Suns vs Lakers Preview: Extending Win Streak & Winning Fourth Game Against Phoenix

LeBron James and Anthony Davis face off against the Phoenix Suns' All-Stars in a star-studded matchup. Lakers aim for win streak.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have already faced off three times this season, and their fourth meeting is expected to be the most star-studded yet. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be taking on all three of the Suns' All-Stars in Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal for the first time.

The Lakers have emerged victorious in all three previous contests this season, with Davis proving to be dominant against the Suns. He has been averaging 25 points, 12.7 rebounds, and two blocks per game, and the Suns have struggled to contain him inside. With Davis's recent performance level, it's likely that he will continue to be a force to be reckoned with.

LeBron has also been dominant against the Suns, averaging 28 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 2.7 steals. His assist numbers have been on the rise, with many of them going to Davis, which has helped the big man maintain his aggressiveness and rhythm.

The Lakers understand the importance of consistent production from their role players, with Austin Reaves making an impact but struggling from 3-point range. Christian Wood has been performing well but will unfortunately be out of the game due to a migraine.

The Lakers' wings, Taurean Prince and Cam Reddish, have been knocking down crucial shots, and Max Christie has also been contributing on both ends of the court. Their defense against the Suns' three stars will be crucial in this game.

The Suns have been struggling from 3-point range in their recent games, and the Lakers will need to be defensively locked in to prevent them from finding their form. The Lakers will need to play with pace and control the paint, as they have done successfully against Phoenix this season, in order to secure the victory.

The meetings between the Lakers and Suns have had a playoff-like atmosphere, and the Lakers will need to be focused and rise to the occasion to extend their win streak.

Key Reserves for the Lakers include D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Max Christie, and Jaxson Hayes. The Suns' key reserves are Eric Gordon, Josh Okogie, and Chimezie Metu.

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