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2022/23 National Basketball Association (NBA) season
Regular Season
Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns
Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, USA
Saturday, 8 April 2023
03h30 CAT
Los Angeles Lakers will face off with the Phoenix Suns in the
National Basketball Association (NBA) match on April 8.
Head-to-Head
This will be the 263rd meeting between the two teams in regular-season games since 1968 when the Suns were formed.
The Lakers have dominated this rivalry having recorded 147 wins compared to the Suns' 115 victories from 262 matches.
Last Meeting
The Lakers defeated the Suns 122-111 as Anthony Davis recorded 27 points (20 in the 2nd half), nine rebounds and five assists for the winning side on 23 March 2023.
Therefore, the Lakers improved to 36-37 on the season, while the Suns fell to 38-34 following a game which took place at the Crypto.com Arena.
What Is At Stake
The Lakers' hopes of qualifying for the playoffs are still alive as they are placed seventh on the Western Conference standings having recorded 40 victories and 38 defeats.
On the other hand, the Suns remain hopeful of reaching the playoffs and they are placed fourth on the Western Conference standings having registered 43 wins and 35 defeats.
Key Players
Austin Reaves, who recorded 25 points, career-high 11 assists to help the Lakers defeat the Suns last month, will be looking to inspire the Los Angeles giants to another win.
While Devin Booker led all scorers with 33 points (11-16 FG), six rebounds and five assists for the Suns against the Lakers and he will be keen to
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Quotes
The Suns defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-118 at the Paycom Arena on April 3 with Kevin Durant recording 35 points (13-21 FG), five rebounds and five assists for the winning side.
“There’s not a way that he [Durant] can’t score. Those kinds of players – they want those (clutch) shots," Suns coach Monty Williams said after the game.
"They’re so used to having the ball in their hands. I wouldn’t call it a luxury, because I don’t want to disrespect those moments.
“Guys work their tails off to be ready for those shots and he and [Devin] Booker are a case in point. That’s what Kevin does.”
NBA fixtures - 8-9 April
Saturday, April 8
00:00 - Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets
00:00 - Indiana Pacers v Detroit Pistons
00:00 - Washington Wizards v Miami Heat
00:30 - Atlanta Hawks v Philadelphia 76ers
00:30 - Boston Celtics v Toronto Raptors
00:30 - Brooklyn Nets v Orlando Magic
01:00 - Milwaukee Bucks v Memphis Grizzlies
01:00 - New Orleans Pelicans v New York Knicks
01:30 - Dallas Mavericks v Chicago Bulls
03:00 - Sacramento Kings v Golden State Warriors
03:30 - Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns
20:30 - Utah Jazz v Denver Nuggets
21:00 - Los Angeles Clippers v Portland Trail Blazers
21:00 - San Antonio Spurs v Minnesota Timberwolves
Sunday, April 9
18:00 - Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks
18:00 - Brooklyn Nets v Philadelphia 76ers
18:00 - Chicago Bulls v Detroit Pistons
18:00 - Cleveland Cavaliers v Charlotte Hornets
18:00 - Miami Heat v Orlando Magic
18:00 - New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers
18:00 - Toronto Raptors v Milwaukee Bucks
18:00 - Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets
20:30 - Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs
20:30 - Denver Nuggets v Sacramento Kings
20:30 - Los Angeles Lakers v Utah Jazz
20:30 - Minnesota Timberwolves v New Orleans Pelicans
20:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder v Memphis Grizzlies
20:30 - Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers
20:30 - Portland Trail Blazers v Golden State Warriors
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