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.

The Phoenix Suns, coming off a 49-point loss to Oklahoma City in NBA Cup quarterfinals, rallied from 20 down but lost late to the Lakers.

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,

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers faced the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game.

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. This potential deal would send Maxi Kleber, rookie Dalton Knecht,

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