Lakers vs Suns Match Player Stats | Thursday, February 26th 2026

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Todays Thursday, February 26th Matchup Details

Thursday | Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns
NBA Game is on Thursday, February 26th 2026
26/02/26 21:00:00 PM EST Tipoff

Positive Player Stats should contribute to these Odds, Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Predictions & Best Bets

The Suns check in as the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; opposing starting PFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (5.6).

The Lakers have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 5 games away from home.

The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition’s starting SGs have attempted an enormous 3.4 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (4th-most in the league).

The matchup against Phoenix is a favorable one for 3-pointers; when the Phoenix Suns are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have averaged the 10th-most three-point shots per game in the NBA this year (1.9).

Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, opposing starting PFs have attempted 4.3 foul shots per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Phoenix Suns, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

In comparison to last season’s 28.4 clip, Luka Doncic’s points per game have spiked this season to 31.9.

Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have totaled 29.2 points per game (most in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, marking this as a good matchup for offensive output.

The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns may be a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition’s starting PGs have attempted a whopping 5.4 free throws per game over the last 5 games (6th-most in the NBA).

The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a favorable one for 3-point shots; when the Los Angeles Lakers are away from home, the opposing team’s starting SGs have shot for the 9th-highest three rate in the league this year (42.0%).

In contrast to last season’s 5.9 clip, Collin Gillespie’s points per game have increased this season to 13.4.

The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a good one for getting to the foul line; the other team’s starting PGs have attempted a whopping 6.2 foul shots per game over the last 5 games when the Lakers are away from home (4th-most in the NBA).

Grayson Allen has totaled 21.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 higher than he’s totaled overall this season.

The matchup vs. the Suns is a strong one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition’s starting PGs have averaged the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the league over the last 5 games (8.4).

Prediction Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Odds, Best Bets & Team Prop from Negative Player Stats

The Phoenix Suns have been the least efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 5 games playing at home.

This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting PGs have totaled 5.3 3-point attempts per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Lakers, marking this as a difficult matchup.

The most sluggish tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Suns.

The Suns are expected to experience a decrease in plays today from competing against the 8th-most lethargic pace-of-play visiting team in the NBA this year (the Lakers).

The Suns rank as the lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games as the home team.

This year, the other team’s starting SGs have totaled 11.7 field goal attempts per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Lakers, creating a challenging matchup.

The matchup against the Lakers may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting SGs have attempted just 1.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games (5th-least in the league).

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 8th-most sluggish pace in the league as the away team this year.

The Suns have played at the most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup against the Lakers may be a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a mere 2.2 free throws per game over the last 15 games (least in the NBA).

This year, the other team’s starting PFs have shot 29.1% on threes (3rd-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Suns, identifying this as a hard matchup.

The matchup vs. the Suns is a tough one for 3-pointers; the opposition’s starting SGs have tallied the least 3-point shots per game in the league this year (1.5).

Relative to last season’s 15.3 rate, Mark Williams’s points per game have been reduced this season to 11.7.

The matchup against the Phoenix Suns may be a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposing team’s starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.6 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (4th-least in the NBA).

LeBron James has totaled a mere 20.5 points per game this year, significantly lower than his 24.5 points per game last year.

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