Lakers @ Suns Sunday game thread 3-21-21

[Mainstreet]

On Sunday the Suns wrap up their five game stand against the Lakers in Phoenix.

Afterwards they begin a four game road road trip against Miami (Tuesday), Orlando (Wednesday), Toronto (Friday) and Charlotte on Sunday.

Lakers are 28-13 and have won four games in a row. They are playing the Hawks today.

Suns are 27-13 after splitting two games with the Timberwolves.

This game is a battle for possession of second place in the Western Conference.

The game will be televised on FSAZ and NBA TV.

Start time is listed at 7 p.m. Arizona time.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lebron checked out of the Lakers-Hawks game possibly with an injury.

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[Mainstreet]

Here is some video of the injury to Lebron.

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[Mainstreet]

He reportedly hit a 3-pointer after the injury.

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[Mainstreet]

The Lakers lose to the Hawks today 99-94. Their record now stands at 28-14.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lebron will get an MRI on right ankle.

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[mjb21aztd]

Well could be easier with no james any update on davis for gm?

 

[Mainstreet]

Report is Lebron was in a lot of pain.

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[jagu]

Legend says that’s the first time Lebron was in actual pain when falling on the court.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Legend says that’s the first time Lebron was in actual pain when falling on the court.

You mean other than the famous muscle cramp incident?

 

[Dr. Jones]

He's such a legitimately tough hombre...... but I don't see him playing tomorrow night.

 

[Mainstreet]

Well could be easier with no james any update on davis for gm?

Anthony Davis will be out awhile longer per this link.

https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/202...s-will-miss-next-three-weeks-possibly-beyond/

 

[Mainstreet]

X-rays were reportedly negative on Lebron. Still awaiting MRI results.

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[AzStevenCal]

X-rays were reportedly negative on Lebron. Still awaiting MRI results.

It's always best to wait 36 hours and then repeat the MRI, with full rest in-between.

 

[Mainstreet]

Lebron diagnosed with high right ankle sprain.

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[Mainstreet]

Lebron out indefinitely.

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[Ronin]

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[Hoop Head]

Hopefully the recent loss to Minnesota is still fresh on the teams mind so they don't take the Lakers lightly without LeBron or Davis.

I'd be surprised if LeBron plays and would consider him out as of now.

Time for the Suns to put some space between themselves and the Lakers in the standings.

Edit: didn't see those 2 posts above saying LeBron is out when I posted mine.

 

[Mainstreet]

Decision time for Lakers with trade deadline looming March 25th,

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[Mainstreet]

Hopefully the recent loss to Minnesota is still fresh on the teams mind so they don't take the Lakers lightly without LeBron or Davis.

I'd be surprised if LeBron plays and would consider him out as of now.

Time for the Suns to put some space between themselves and the Lakers in the standings.

Edit: didn't see those 2 posts above saying LeBron is out when I posted mine.

Suns hopefully have learned they can't take any team lightly.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Hopefully the recent loss to Minnesota is still fresh on the teams mind so they don't take the Lakers lightly without LeBron or Davis.

I'd be surprised if LeBron plays and would consider him out as of now.

Time for the Suns to put some space between themselves and the Lakers in the standings.

Edit: didn't see those 2 posts above saying LeBron is out when I posted mine.

A few weeks before that we lost to a wounded Nets team with players named Carrot and Chiatsu, if we didn't learn the lesson then we'll never learn it.

 

[Mainstreet]

Damian Lillard with compliment for Mikal Bridges.

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[Cheesebeef]

A few weeks before that we lost to a wounded Nets team with players named Carrot and Chiatsu, if we didn't learn the lesson then we'll never learn it.

ha! And oy.

atfirst I was bummed to see this because I was licking my chops to see how this team was going to respond to a really big game, especially as they’ve been scuffling for a little bit. But man... the west standings are TIGHT so I will take whatever advantage is given to us, especially wi5 a tough roadie coming up that will have some big matchups,

 

[AzStevenCal]

ha! And oy.

atfirst I was bummed to see this because I was licking my chops to see how this team was going to respond to a really big game, especially as they’ve been scuffling for a little bit. But man... the west standings are TIGHT so I will take whatever advantage is given to us, especially wi5 a tough roadie coming up that will have some big matchups,

Yep. I'd like to know we are good enough to beat that team with Lebron playing but not as much as I'd like to add to our win total.

 

[Chaplin]

Damian Lillard with compliment for Mikal Bridges.

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My favorite non-Sun.