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The Phoenix Suns are looking to rebound from a historically bad loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Devin Booker returns from a groin injury, and Dillon Brooks is also available despite Achilles soreness. The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves due to a calf strain. The game is currently tied at halftime, with the Lakers dominating at the free-throw line. Booker and Williams lead the Suns with 10 points each, while Doncic leads the Lakers with 17.

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Booker Returns as Suns Seek Redemption Against Lakers in Sunday Night Matchup

Phoenix, AZ – The Phoenix Suns (14-11) will face the Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) tonight at Mortgage Matchup Center, hoping to erase the memory of a devastating 138-89 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 6 p.m. MST game will be televised on Arizona’s Family Sports (3TV).

The Suns receive a boost with the return of star guard Devin Booker, who has recovered from a groin injury suffered earlier this month against the Lakers. Dillon Brooks is also expected to play despite lingering Achilles soreness. However, Jalen Green and Isaiah Livers remain sidelined with injuries.

The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves, who is out with a calf strain. They’ll start Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and former Suns player Deandre Ayton.

At halftime, the game is tied at 62. While the Suns led by as many as eight points, the Lakers have capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 17 of 23 attempts compared to the Suns’ 4 of 6. Booker and Mark Williams lead the Suns in scoring with 10 points each, while Luka Doncic leads the Lakers with 17. LeBron James has 15 points, including 7-of-10 from the line. Dillon Brooks has four personal fouls

This game guarantees both teams will play a full 82-game regular season despite their early NBA Cup quarterfinal losses.

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