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Division rivals, the Phoenix Suns and the LA Lakers, match up on Monday night for the first time this season. The Suns looked impressive with their 11-6 run to open the season, but have been 1-3 since then. They have struggled against opponents .500 or better, losing against the Houston Rockets, OKC Thunder and Denver Nuggets, who beat them 130-112 on Saturday.
Dillon Brooks was again the leading scorer over Devin Booker, who hasn't achieved the feat in six games. Brooks had 27 points on 10 of 18 shots, while Booker had 24 on just 11 attempts.
He did most of his damage from the free-throw line, shooting 14 of 15. Phoenix hung on fairly well until the first half, but had no answers for Nikola Jokic in the second.
On the other hand, the Lakers have a season-high seven-game winning streak. They overcame the New Orleans Pelicans 133-121 on Sunday. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton handled business in LeBron James' absence.
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Doncic had 34 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, while Reaves scored 33 points, with five rebounds and eight assists. Ayton had 22 points and 12 rebounds on 7 of 9 shots.
Here's a look at how the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers could line up on Monday.
Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts Tonight (Dec. 1)
Phoenix Suns starting lineup and depth chart
The Suns will start Devin Booker and Grayson Allen in the backcourt, with Dillon Brooks at small forward, Royce O'Neale at power forward and Mark Williams at center. Williams missed the last game but is available to play against the Lakers.
LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart
The Lakers will start Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves at the guard positions with forwards Rui Hachimura and LeBron James. Deandre Ayton exited Sunday's game with an injury, so his status is iffy. Jaxson Hayes could replace him if Ayton misses out.
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