At 11:00 a.m. Beijing time on December 22, the Lakers will sit at home to meet the Suns. It is also the second time the two sides have met this season. In the first meeting, the Lakers lost 105-115 at home. In that game, the Lakers were 32 points behind the Suns, and there was a huge gap between the two sides.
Due to injuries and run-in problems, the Lakers' record has been poor. Currently, they are temporarily in 7th place in the West with a record of 16 wins and 15 losses. They lack stability and have never won four games in a row this season and have not lost more than three games in a row.
According to the team's latest injury report, the Lakers have six players who missed this game due to triggering health and safety agreements: Bradley, Bazemore, Howard, Horton Tucker, Munch and Reeves. All-Star Player Anthony Davis will miss the game with injury as he sprained his knee against the Timberwolves. In addition, head coach Vogel remains in Minnesota quarantine, and David Fitzdale will continue as acting head coach.
Due to the team's lack of major generals, the Lakers signed 2 "Jones" from the development league: Gemelio Jones and Mason Jones. In the case of the team's fewer insiders, the Lakers signed 3 backcourt players (including the previous Thomas Jr.), which also caused widespread doubts from the outside world. Against the Suns, the two new signings are likely to get a chance to play.
On the other hand, the rival Suns, since last year's playoffs, they have shown great combat effectiveness. The Suns have won 23 of their last 25 games, starting 1-3, including a record 18 of the season's longest winning streak. Despite the fact that key players from Devon Booker (7) and Deandre Ayton (8) missed multiple games, the Suns still achieved an impressive record.
On the one hand, the Lakers, who lack major generals, and the Suns, who are in good shape, seem to have little suspense about the outcome of this game. Many fans believe that the Lakers will usher in a three-game losing streak tomorrow.