Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Lakers vs. Suns basketball game

By Scout Staff

Oct 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm ET • 2 min read

Who's Playing

Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers

Current Records: Phoenix 1-0, Los Angeles 0-1

How To Watch

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10 p.m. ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
TV: TNT
Online Streaming: Catch select NBA matches on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Follow: CBS Sports App

What to Know

The Suns are 8-2 against the Lakers since June of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Phoenix Suns will head out on the road to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on the Suns, who come in off a win.

The Suns had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past Golden State with a 108-104 win.

Devin Booker was the offensive standout of the match as he earned 32 points along with 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Less helpful for the Suns was Grayson Allen's abysmal 0-5 three-point shooting.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles came up short against Denver on Tuesday and fell 119-107.

Despite their defeat, the Lakers saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. LeBron James, who earned 21 points along with 8 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all.

Phoenix's victory bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Los Angeles, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.

The Suns are hoping to beat the odds on Thursday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They finished last season with a 42-38-2 record against the spread.

The Suns came up short against the Lakers in their previous meeting back in April, falling 121-107. Can the Suns avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.