LeBron James and the Lakers escaped with a 116-114 win over Phoenix at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, but not before a major scare down the stretch. The Lakers entered the fourth quarter of the game with a nine-point lead.

Sunday's game between the Lakers and Suns was played in peaks and valleys, but L.A. ended it as the king of the hill.

Phoenix star guard Devin Booker returns from a groin injury suffered in the first quarter of a Dec. 1 road victory against the Lakers. Booker had missed Phoenix's past three games. Dillon Brooks (left Achilles soreness) is also back, while Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) and Isaiah Livers (right hip strain) remain out.

The Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) visit the Phoenix Suns (14-11) on Sunday. Tip-off from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Lakers recover after blowing a 20-point lead with 7:48 left, riding Luka Doncic’s 29 points and LeBron James’ two late free throws in a 116-114 win in Phoenix. There are six technical fouls,

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. Thi

The Lakers probably have no hope of making a splashy deal before the NBA trade deadline, but a role player would be welcome.