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Lakers Face Surging Suns After NBA Cup Exit
14 Dec
Summary
- Lakers, 17-7, begin tough four-game road trip after NBA Cup elimination.
- Surprising Suns, 14-11, are competitive despite player absences.
- Lakers aim to bounce back after a recent defensive collapse.
The Los Angeles Lakers, currently 17-7, are embarking on a critical four-game road swing after their elimination from the NBA Cup earlier this week. Their journey begins with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (14-11), a team that has defied expectations this season and is eager for revenge after a recent home defeat. Despite significant player absences, the Suns have remained competitive, largely due to the emergence of Dillon Brooks as a consistent scorer and the effective coaching of Jordan Otte.
The Lakers themselves are looking to shake off a recent defensive performance that saw them collapse against the Spurs, exposing vulnerabilities in their perimeter defense and over-reliance on isolated plays from LeBron James and Luka Doncic. While Austin Reaves has been performing at an All-Star level, the team's recent struggles highlight a need for improved defensive cohesion. Phoenix's tenacious play suggests this will be a closely contested game.
