Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Gameday > Lakers Vs. Suns Preview & TV Info: One Of Two Losing Streaks Will Be Snapped At Staples Center
Gameday

Lakers Vs. Suns Preview & TV Info: One Of Two Losing Streaks Will Be Snapped At Staples Center

Matthew Moreno
Published: 01/27/2019
3 Min Read
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

While the Los Angeles Lakers saw the needed return of Rajon Rondo, it was not enough to get back in the win column, thus they enter Sunday’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns on a three-game losing streak.

Overall, the Lakers are 5-10 since LeBron James and Rondo were injured in a win against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. While L.A. is facing a Suns team that’s mired in its own losing skid (seven games), injuries remain a concern.

James participated in some contact during Saturday’s practice but is set to miss a 16th consecutive game. Josh Hart was withheld from practice because of a balky knee and so too was Kyle Kuzma, who is questionable because of a hip strain.

Kuzma suffered the injury during an overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. He appeared particularly hobbled against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I don’t think it’s been getting worse,” Lakers head coach Luke Walton said.

“He plays a lot of minutes and he hits the ground a lot. I think it’s just not healing as quickly as he would like. I told him if he’s moving like he was last game, I don’t want him playing.”

Despite mounting injuries, the Lakers may be able to withstand Kuzma’s potential absence. Phoenix has the worst defensive rating in the league during their losing streak and the second-worst offensive rating. Their seven straight losses by have been by an average of 19 points.

The Suns are dealing with their own injury woes, as Deandre Ayton, Richaun Holmes and T.J. Warren are each out. Of course, the Lakers have already lost games at home to the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers this season.

Los Angeles Lakers (25-24) vs. Phoenix Suns (11-40)

6:30 P.M. PT, Jan. 27, 2019
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
TV: Spectrum SportsNet
Radio: 710 AM (ESPN)/1330 KWKW (Spanish)

Projected Lakers Starting Lineup:

PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF: Brandon Ingram
PF: Kyle Kuzma
C: Tyson Chandler

Key Reserves: Ivica Zubac, Josh Hart, Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee, Svi Mykhailiuk

Projected Suns Starting Lineup:

PG: Elie Okobo
SG: Devin Booker
SF: Josh Jackson
PF: Mikal Bridges
C: Dragan Bender

Key Reserves: Jamal Crawford, Troy Daniels, Kelly Oubre Jr.

Reminder: Vivid Seats is the Official Ticket Reseller of LakersNation.com. New Customers use “LAKERSNATION” (all CAPS) in the Vivid Seats App on your phone and get 10% off any Lakers home game ticket order for the remainder of the season.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Los Angeles LakersPhoenix Suns
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?