The season series is tied at 1-1, and, with Luka Doncic ruled out for this clash, my Lakers vs. Suns predictions expect Devin Booker and LeBron to emerge as the main men here. Check out my NBA picks for this December 23 battle.

The Los Angeles Lakers will miss three starters and a key bench player ahead of their much-anticipated game against the Suns.

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Festivus! Happy holidays to all who celebrate! And if you don’t, we hope today and tomorrow are just good days for you. Today, we’re previewing the NBA’s annual high-profile Christmas Day slate. There won’t be a Bounce edition on Thursday, but we’ll be back Friday. Enjoy the hoops!

While the Philadelphia 76ers won't play on Christmas Day, you can binge on five NBA games on Christmas, including Knicks-Cavaliers.

The Phoenix Suns improved to 2-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning before a sellout crowd at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Jaxson Hayes suffered an apparent ankle injury during the Lakers’ game against the Suns, and he was eventually ruled out for the reminder of the game. Hayes played only five minutes in the first half, finishing with only two points and one rebound.

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers have split their first two matchups this season, and meet again Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns with a calf contusion, but it looks like he could suit up for Thursday's Christmas day game against the Houston Rockets.