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On the flipside, the Lakers have been excellent in closing out teams in clutch games decided by five or fewer points in the last five minutes. Their 10-0 clutch record ranks No. 1 in the NBA, ahead of the San Antonio Spurs (12-3) and Detroit Pistons (15-5).
The Phoenix Suns improved to 2-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning before a sellout crowd at Mortgage Matchup Center.
The Phoenix Suns led by as many as 32 points in their 132-108 win on Dec. 23 over the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center.
After an epic start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have come back down to earth. The team has lost four of its last six games. And while their defensive struggles have been obvious,
Luka Dončić posted 34 points and eight assists and LeBron James added 31 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 128-121.
The Lakers have hit the Over in 12 of 14 home games, good for the highest home Over percentage in the Association. Conversely, the Grizzlies have gone Under in 12 of 17 road matchups, good for the highest Under percentage.
The Lakers have been dealt yet another injury blow ahead of their first game of 2026 against the Grizzlies on Friday night.