The Los Angeles Lakers host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
After winning their last two games, the Lakers look to establish a legitimate winning streak against a team they have already defeated three times in as many tries this season. They defeated the formerly red-hot Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, then they downed the deceptively solid Toronto Raptors on Tuesday to improve to 19-19.
Much like the Lakers, the Suns have been a big disappointment so far this season despite their star power. Phoenix has had to deal with all three of its stars — Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal — spending time on the injured list. At 19-18, it is just half a game better than the Purple and Gold.
The hope was that the hiring of former Lakers head coach Frank Vogel would turn the Suns into an excellent defensive team. Instead, they’re 17th in defensive rating, while L.A. is at 12th.
How to watch
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Jan. 11, 2024
- Time: 7 p.m. PT
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Sling TV (watch for free)
Lakers versus Suns injury report
Suns: Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) is out.
Lakers: Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain/bone bruise) is probable, LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Cam Reddish (facial laceration) are questionable, Rui Hachimura (left calf strain) is doubtful and Gabe Vincent (left knee surgery) is out.
Probable starting lineups
The following were the starting lineups for both teams in their previous game:
Suns
- G – Devin Booker
- G – Bradley Beal
- C – Jusuf Nurkic
- F – Grayson Allen
- F – Kevin Durant
Lakers
- G – Austin Reaves
- G – Taurean Prince
- C – Anthony Davis
- F – Cam Reddish
- F – LeBron James
