The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Monday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Monday’s game with a 15-4 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Sunday night.
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Los Angeles Lakers guards Luka Doncic (77) and Austin Reaves (15).Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
In Sunday’s victory 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 of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another win at home on Monday night in a tough matchup against the Suns.
On the other side, Phoenix enters 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-Imagn Images
Dillon Brooks led the way for the Suns in Saturday’s loss as he ended the game with 27 points and three rebounds while Devin Booker recorded 24 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Suns Injury Report, Will Mark Williams, Ryan Dunn Play?
For the Suns, they have three players listed on their injury report, though Mark Williams is not one of them.
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Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn 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 large role.
Phoenix has listed Ryan Dunn as probable due to a right wrist sprain and he is expected to return from a five-game absence.
Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0)Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
The Suns have ruled out Jalen Green as he continues to be sidelined due to a right hamstring strain while Isaiah Livers is out due to a right hip strain.
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Lakers Injury Report, Will LeBron James, Deandre Ayton Play?
On the other side, 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-Imagn Images
Los Angeles has ruled out Smart due to lower back injury management as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
With Smart sidelined, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia could be in line for larger roles once again.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23).Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The good news for the Lakers is that LeBron James is off their injury report after missing Sunday’s victory due to foot injury management while Deandre Ayton will also be available after leaving Sunday’s game early due to right knee soreness.
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Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Suns and Lakers from Los Angeles at 10:00 p.m. EST on Peacock.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 1, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
