TOP PERFORMERS: Collin Gillespie is shooting 43.1% and averaging 13.4 points for the Suns. Royce O'Neale is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Doncic is averaging 32.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.6 assists for the Lakers. James is averaging 18.8 points and 7.5 assists over the past 10 games.

Without Brooks and Booker available, the Suns will have an offensively challenged starting five in all likelihood with Ryan Dunn, Conor Gillespie, Jalen Green, Royce O’Neale, and Mark Williams getting the nod. The Suns only scored 77 points with that starting group in a 15-point defeat to the Blazers on Sunday night.

Phoenix Suns (33-26, 7th in West) on Thursday (9 ET). LA went 4-4 during their 8-game homestand, while the Suns are 3-7 over their last ten outings. Here are three storylines to watch for tonight. 1.

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Guard Austin Reaves made his disappointment clear Thursday following the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-110 road loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Play-by-play action for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA game from February 26, 2026 on ESPN.

Austin Reaves did not mince words Thursday after the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat at the hands of the Suns.