- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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This Thursday, the Mortgage Matchup Center will host the clash between the Phoenix Suns (33-26) and the Los Angeles Lakers (34-23).
In their most recent game, the Lakers faced the Orlando Magic and suffered a narrow defeat with a final score of 110-109. Los Angeles managed a shooting percentage of 48.2%, completing 40 of 83 attempts, and hit 9 out of 29 from the three-point range. At the charity stripe, they were successful on 20 of their 28 attempts, equating to a 71.4% success rate. On the boards, they secured 39 rebounds, including 7 offensive boards, and provided 24 assists. They also forced 11 turnovers and collected 6 steals. Defensively, the Lakers allowed their opponents to shoot 45.7% from the field (43 of 94). Orlando offered 26 assists, managed 7 steals, and amassed 47 rebounds (12 offensive, 35 defensive), while blocking 8 shots. At the line, Orlando posted a 73.9% success rate, making 17 out of 23 attempts, and converted 7 of 29 three-pointers. The Lakers recorded 19 personal fouls, while Orlando committed 20.
Luka Doncic lifted the team’s spirit during the game, shooting 33.3% from the field and dishing out 15 assists. He logged 38 minutes on the court, grabbed 9 boards, and totaled 22 points from 8 of 24 shooting attempts.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the game with a season record of 34-23. They average 14.9 turnovers per game and accumulate 18.9 fouls per outing. As a unit, Los Angeles collects 40.9 rebounds per game and has distributed 1,440 assists this season, ranking 25th in the NBA. From beyond the arc, they connect on 35.2% of attempts (668 out of 1,899) and boast a free throw percentage of 76.7%. They are averaging 115.6 points per game, placing them 15th in the league, while shooting 49.8% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Lakers force 14.6 turnovers per game and yield 21.2 personal fouls. Currently, they rank 18th in assists allowed with 1,565 given up this season. Los Angeles’ opponents shoot 48.7% from the field (2,439 of 5,010), and the Lakers allow an average of 40.9 rebounds per game. They concede 36.3% on three-point attempts and sit 18th in points allowed per game (115.9).
The Suns, on the other hand, faced a setback in their last outing against the Celtics, losing by a score of 97-81. They allowed Boston to grab a staggering 61 rebounds (22 offensive). From three-point range, they hit 27.7% (13 of 47), yet excelled at the line with an 88.9% conversion rate (8 of 9). The Celtics shot 40.0% from the field, converting 38 out of 95 attempts. Phoenix ended the game with a shooting percentage of 36.7% from the field (29 of 79) and 33.3% from long range (12 of 36). They were effective at the free throw line, converting 11 of 13 attempts, resulting in an 84.6% efficiency. The Celtics committed 13 fouls, allowing the Suns 13 free throw attempts. Phoenix recorded 8 turnovers and achieved 4 steals, while claiming 25 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards for a total of 34 rebounds in the contest.
Collin Gillespie was notable for the Suns during the match, converting 6 of 11 attempts for a 54.5% shooting efficiency. He secured 3 rebounds and scored 15 points in 27 minutes of play with 3 assists.
Phoenix currently holds a record of 33-26. The Suns average 21.0 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 79.3%. They dish out 24.6 assists per game (28th in the league) and turn the ball over 14.9 times per game. Collectively, Phoenix has scored 6,614 points this season (112.1 per game) and averages 43.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shot 45.3% from the field, placing them 27th in the league.
Defensively, the Suns rank 5th in points allowed per game, conceding 111.4. They force 16.6 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field (15th). Phoenix gives up 34.2% on three-pointers (720 of 2,103) and sees opponents convert 78.2% of their free throw attempts. They surrender 24.8 assists and 44.4 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 16th in the league respectively.
Who will emerge victorious against the spread in tonight’s NBA showdown?
Prediction: Back Phoenix to cover
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