What happened: The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday for their first meeting of the 2026-27 regular season. Los Angeles extended its winning streak to seven games with a 123-112 road victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 11. Phoenix enters having won two straight after defeating the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Nov. 12.
Why it matters: Phoenix enters the contest at 5-6, sitting 11th in the Western Conference standings through 11 games. Los Angeles is 11-2 through 13 games and trails only the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference race. A victory would pull Phoenix back to .500, while the Lakers look to protect their position near the top of the West.
By the numbers: • Los Angeles Lakers: 11-2 record, No. 2 seed in West, 7-game win streak • Phoenix Suns: 5-6 record, No. 11 seed in West, 2-game win streak
What to watch: The Lakers and Suns tip off Sunday in Phoenix. Los Angeles aims to extend its winning streak to eight games, while Phoenix seeks its third consecutive win.