PHOENIX – Monday night will be more than just a rivalry game for the Phoenix Suns; it will be a huge test as they take on the second-best team in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Nov 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the third quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
What the Phoenix Suns need to take care of is fixing the turnover issue and making sure their star SG Devin Booker gets going. With the injury to Jalen Green, Booker will need to step up big time and be the guy who takes over for the Suns.
Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Phoenix did get some great news coming from the injury report before their game on Monday night, though, as Mark Williams was not listed and Ryan Dunn was upgraded to probable after missing five matchups in a row. Williams’ size was definitely missed in Phoenix’s game against the Denver Nuggets as Nikola Jokic took over and dominated the paint. Getting Williams back to bring his defense and inner physical presence down low will be massive for the Suns on Monday.
Nov 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) during an NBA Cup game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
It does sound like Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could be returning for Monday night’s game, as he has been dealing with foot injury management. James missed last night’s game against the Pelicans and has been nursing the injury since the beginning of the season. The Suns will have their hands full regardless, as they also have to worry about Luka Doncic, who is averaging 35.1 points and 9.2 assists per game. If the Suns can focus on getting Doncic out of rhythm and make sure that Booker gets back to being the focal point of the offense, Phoenix might be in a good position to give Los Angeles their fifth loss of the season.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
