Because of where they finished in the In-Season Tournament, the Suns and Lakers will play five times in the regular season, meaning someone will win the season series. Phoenix is up 2-1 so far and tonight is their last chance to win the series at home. The winner of the season series could play a pivotal roll at the end of the year standings.

The Los Angeles Lakers (34-23, 6th in Western Conference) go on the road for the first time since Feb. 3 when they visit the Phoenix Suns (33-26, 7th in West) on Thursday (9 ET). LA went 4-4 during their 8-game homestand, while the Suns are 3-7 over their last ten outings.

Pacific Division opponents square off when the Los Angeles Lakers (34-23) visit the Phoenix Suns (33-26) at PHX Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This is the fourth matchup between the squads this season.

Preview the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA matchup with Phoenix, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

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Lakers coach JJ Redick's comments after losing to the Suns highlight how the franchise can't allow one unexpected trend to happen again.

Whose to blame for the Lakers' latest loss? Certainly not LeBron James, according to renowned NBA analyst Marc J. Spears.

JJ Redick and LeBron James make their feelings known on Luka Doncic's hesitation on good look for a game-winner against the Magic tonight.