- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) are traveling to the Mortgage Matchup Center this Sunday to face off against the Phoenix Suns (14-11).
In their last game, the Lakers faced the San Antonio Spurs, suffering a defeat with a score of 132-119. Los Angeles committed 23 fouls compared to San Antonio’s 19. They successfully made 17 out of 38 attempts from beyond the arc, while the Spurs excelled at the free throw line, hitting 29 out of 36 attempts (80.6%). The Spurs dominated the boards, gathering 50 rebounds (9 offensive, 41 defensive) along with 7 blocks. Offensively, San Antonio recorded 25 assists and snagged 9 steals. Defensively, the Lakers allowed the Spurs to shoot 50.0% from the field (43 out of 86) and registered 27 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and claiming 4 steals. Los Angeles managed 43 rebounds, with 6 offensive ones, and made 17 of 23 free throws (73.9%). They concluded the game with a shooting percentage of 49.4% (43 of 87) and made 16 of 37 shots from three-point range.
Luka Doncic was a standout player in the previous game, shooting 45.8% from the field with 8 assists. He played 41 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and scored 35 points on 11 of 24 shooting.
This season, the Lakers hold a record of 17-7, averaging 118.3 points per game (10th in the league) while shooting 50.7% from the field. They have a three-point shooting rate of 36.1% (289 of 800) and convert 79.6% of their free throw attempts. Collectively, Los Angeles averages 41.1 rebounds per game and has made 606 assists this season, which ranks 24th in the league. They turn over the ball 15.5 times per game and commit 19.4 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Lakers force 14.8 turnovers per game while allowing 22.4 personal fouls. Their opponents shoot 38.2% from beyond the arc, and they rank 19th in points allowed per game (116.8). The Lakers’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 48.1% (1,015 of 2,112) and concedes 40.0 rebounds per game as a unit. They are ranked 19th in the league for assists allowed, conceding 659 this season.
In their latest match, the Suns suffered a significant loss against the Thunder, 138-89. Phoenix secured 30 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive, totaling 37 for the game. They turned the ball over 21 times while managing to record 12 steals. The Thunder had 14 personal fouls, leading to 16 attempts at the free-throw line for Phoenix, of which they made 13 (81.3%). From three-point range, Phoenix made 10 of 31 attempts (32.3%), finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 39.3% (33 for 84). On the other hand, the Thunder dominated, converting 52 of their 88 field goals (59.1%) and hitting 22 out of 40 three-pointers (55.0%). Additionally, the Suns allowed Oklahoma City to grab 43 rebounds overall (6 offensive).
Dillon Brooks played a pivotal role for the Suns during this matchup, making 4 of 16 shots for a shooting percentage of 25.0%. He recorded 16 points, gathered 2 rebounds, and contributed 1 assist in 26 minutes.
The Suns currently hold a record of 14-11 this season, committing 22.2 fouls per game and hitting 79.1% of their free throw attempts. They average 25.4 assists per game (21st in the league) and turn over the ball 15.9 times per game. So far, Phoenix has scored 2,870 points (averaging 114.8 points per game) and records 42.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Suns have a shooting percentage of 46.5%, ranking them 18th in the league.
Defensively, Phoenix is ranked 9th for points allowed per game at 114.4. They force an average of 17.2 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 48.1% from the field (23rd in the NBA). Their defense permits 36.7% shooting from beyond the arc and opponents convert 81.3% of their free throw attempts. Additionally, they allow 25.8 assists and 41.7 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 8th in the league respectively.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Los Angeles
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