Los Angeles entered Monday’s game with a 15-4 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Sunday night.
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In Sunday’s win over the Pelicans, Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, while Austin Reaves added 33 points, five rebounds and eight assists.
Now Los Angeles will look to get another win at home in a tough matchup against the Suns on Monday night.
Phoenix, on the other hand, entered Monday’s contest with a 12-9 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) © Mark J. rebilas-imagen images
Dillon Brooks led the Suns in scoring in Saturday’s loss, finishing the game with 27 points and three rebounds, while Devin Booker recorded 24 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
Although both teams will be looking to win Monday night’s match, both teams may be without several key players due to injuries.
Suns injury report, will Mark Williams, Ryan Dunn play?
As for the Suns, they have three players listed on their injury report, although Mark Williams is not one of them.
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Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) Mark J. rebilas-imagen images
Of course, Williams missed Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets due to right calf soreness, but he will return for the Suns on Monday night against the Lakers, where he will likely have a bigger role.
Phoenix has listed Ryan Dunn as probable with a right wrist sprain and is expected to return after a five-game absence.
Phoenix Suns Forward Ryan Dunn (0) Reggie Hildred-Imagen Images
The Suns have ruled out Jalen Green as he is still out with a right hamstring strain, while Isaiah Livers is out with a right hip strain.
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Lakers injury report, will LeBron James, Deandre Ayton play?
On the other hand, the Lakers have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) Mark J. rebilas-imagen images
Los Angeles has ruled Smart out because of a lower back injury that will cause him to miss his third consecutive contest.
With Smart sidelined, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Jake Laravia could once again be in line for bigger roles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23). Alonzo Adams-Imagen Images
The good news for the Lakers is that LeBron James is off the injury report after missing Sunday’s win with a foot injury, while Deandre Ayton will also be available after leaving Sunday’s game early due to right knee soreness.
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Fans can watch the match between the Los Angeles Suns and Lakers on Monday night at 10:00 PM EST on Peacock.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on December 1, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a preferred source by clicking here.
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