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Gillespie, Suns to host Doncic and the Lakers
Phoenix Suns will miss five key players including Devin Booker while facing the Lakers, who hold a 34-23 record and aim to improve Western Conference standings.
- Thursday in Phoenix, the Los Angeles Lakers meet the Phoenix Suns at 9 p.m. ET in their fourth meeting of the season.
- Roster notices show Phoenix will be shorthanded with Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Cole Anthony, Jordan Goodwin and Haywood Highsmith listed out, and Jaxson Hayes out for the Lakers.
- Data indicate key shooting edges show the Lakers are shooting 49.8%, a 2.9% advantage over opponents' 46.9%, and Collin Gillespie is shooting 43.1% while Phoenix is at 41.0%.
- Those numbers suggest the Phoenix Suns may leverage their 14.5 made 3-pointers per game against the Lakers' 13.2 allowed, influencing Thursday's matchup.
- Their Dec. 24 meeting showed the Suns won 132-108, with Luka Doncic's 8.6 assists highlighting Mavericks' playmaking, not Lakers'.
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Gillespie, Suns to host Doncic and the Lakers - The Morning Sun
Los Angeles Lakers (34-23, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (33-26, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles faces Phoenix in Western Conference action Thursday. The Suns have gone 22-18 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is 16-13 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Lakers are 6-6 against the rest of their division. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference…
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