Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, 2/25/2024 Preview and Pick
Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024
Location: Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ
TV: AZ Family Sports Network
The Los Angeles Lakers (30-27) are en route to Footprint Center on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Phoenix Suns (33-23).
The Lakers stepped onto the hardwood against the Warriors and ended up losing by a score of 128-110 in their last contest. Los Angeles finished the game with a 48.9% FG percentage (43 out of 88) and buried 10 of 35 three-point shots. From the free throw line, the Lakers made 14 of 21 tries for a percentage of 66.7%. With regard to grabbing rebounds, they earned a total of 41 with 10 of them being of the offensive sort. They also doled out 28 assists for the game in addition to forcing the opposition into 9 turnovers and getting 5 steals. Pertaining to defense, Los Angeles allowed their opponent to shoot 46.7% from the field on 50 of 107 shooting. Golden State doled out 32 assists and had 6 steals for the matchup. Furthermore, Golden State totaled 48 rebounds (15 offensive, 33 defensive) and added 9 blocked shots. Golden State finished the contest at 85.7% at the charity stripe by converting 12 of 14 attempts. They made 16 out of their 41 attempts from beyond the perimeter. In the matter of personal fouls, the Lakers walked away with 18 while the Warriors totaled 19 personal fouls.
Anthony Davis is one player who came through for the game. He ended up walking away with 27 points on 11 out of 19 shooting. He played 33 mins and also snagged 15 boards. Davis went 57.9% from the field and also recorded 1 assist.
Los Angeles steps onto the hardwood with a mark of 30-27 this year. They are losing possession via turnover 13.7 times per game and as a group they are committing 16.3 fouls per contest. As a team, Los Angeles is snagging 42.7 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,624 assists for the campaign, which is 4th in the NBA in terms of passing the rock. The Lakers are shooting 36.8% from downtown (646 of 1,755) and 77.4% from the free throw line. They average 116.9 pts per contest (13th in basketball) on 49.4% from the field.
When they are on the defensive end, the Lakers are able to force 13.5 turnovers every game and they draw 20.2 fouls. They are 28th in the league in giving up assists with 1,586 surrendered so far this year. The Lakers are giving up a shooting percentage of 47.2% (2,512 of 5,323) and they concede 44.5 boards per game as a squad. They surrender 37.4% on shots from downtown and they are 19th in basketball in opponents PPG (117.3).
When they last stepped on the court, the Suns took a defeat with a final score of 123-113 against the Mavericks. The Suns earned 30 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards totaling 41 for this game. They also turned the ball over 16 times, while recording 7 steals for the game. The Mavericks were called for 21 fouls for the matchup which got the Suns to the charity stripe for a total of 24 tries. They were able to make 18 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 75.0%. In reference to shots from downtown, Phoenix converted 15 of their 36 attempts (41.7%). Overall, the Suns finished shooting 40 for 83 from the field which had them at 48.2%. The Suns allowed the Mavericks to bury 43 out of their 90 tries from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 47.8% in this game. They finished 43.2% from downtown by connecting on 19 out of 44 and finished the contest at 18 out of 21 from the charity stripe (85.7%). In relation to team rebounding, Phoenix allowed Dallas to get 39 overall (10 offensive).
Devin Booker was important for the Suns in this game. He made 13 out of 21 in the game for a field goal percentage of 61.9%, and added 5 rebounds. Booker earned 35 points in his 39 minutes on the court and had 8 assists in this matchup.
Phoenix has a mark of 33-23 on the year. As an offensive team, the Suns are hitting on 49.8% from the floor, which is ranked 3rd in the NBA. Phoenix has scored 6,581 pts on the season (117.5 per contest) and they snag 43.2 boards per contest. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 26.7 times per game (15th in basketball) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 14.9 times per game. The Suns are committing 18.5 fouls per game and they go 80.9% from the free throw line.
The Suns are ranked 15th in the league in points per game surrendered with 114.5. They are able to force 12.9 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 46.6% from the floor (7th in basketball). The Phoenix defense surrenders 36.6% on shots from distance (733 of 2,001) and their opposition makes 76.8% of their shots from the charity stripe. They allow 26.2 dimes and 41.2 total rebounds per game, which is ranked 11th and 4th in basketball.
Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Phoenix
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