Lakers Host Phoenix Suns

By MH
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Updated: March 18, 2016

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday night at the Staples Center. Los Angeles is coming off a loss to DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings their last game out.

Phoenix comes into the game with a 18-50 record while the Lakers sport a 14-54 clip. The Suns have lost four of their last five games.

Kobe Bryant is listed as probable. The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the news on Twitter.

Kobe Bryant is probable to play tonight.

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 18, 2016

Brandon Bass is also expected to play according to Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News.

Byron said that Brandon Bass will play tonight. Bass has won the fight in not wanting to wear goggles to protect his right eye

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) March 18, 2016

Phoenix is led by Brandon Knight and Devin Booker. Knight is averaging 19.4 points per game to go along with 5.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds.

Booker is having a strong rookie campaign averaging 12.2 points per game to go along with 2.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds.

With both teams jockeying for draft lottery position we’ll see who comes out and tries to get a victory. Fans can get tickets to tonight’s contest here.

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