It’s time for Game 6 of the First Round NBA Playoff series between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. These teams will head back to the Staples Center in LA for this game, and it could be the final game of the season for the home team.
Phoenix has now won two straight games in this series to take a 3-2 series lead over the defending champions. The Suns are the number two seed in the Western Conference, and they look poised and ready for a deep playoff run.
The Lakers appeared to coast through the regular season, and that put them as the number seven seed in the West. LeBron James and company have not been able to flip the switch this postseason, and injuries have also played a role.
The Los Angeles Lakers are two-point favorites over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of this series.
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Pick: Phoenix Rising in the West
Phoenix has been trending in the right direction for a few seasons, but they are a legitimate title contender in 2021. Bringing in veteran Chris Paul to run the offense has made a huge difference, and Paul is playing through a shoulder injury to help his team against the Lakers.
Everything starts with Devin Booker for the Suns, and the All-Star guard is averaging 25 points per game in this series. The Lakers are doing all they can to slow him down, but he can get buckets in a variety of ways.
Everything starts with Devin Booker for the Suns, and the All-Star guard is averaging 25 points per game in this series.In Game 5, Phoenix lit it up from the three-point line, and that broke the game open early in the first half. The Suns want to play at a much faster pace than the Lakers, and they have the depth and talent to do just that.
Center Deandre Ayton could have a monster game on Thursday night, especially if the Lakers are without Anthony Davis. Ayton does all of his damage in the paint, but he is a tough player to stop.
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Pick: LeBron’s Legacy at Stake
LeBron James has made a habit of carrying teams to the NBA Finals, and a first-round loss would not be good for his legacy. James left the court before the final buzzer sounded in Game 5, but he will be ready to go from the jump on Thursday night.
Anthony Davis missed Game 5 of this series, and his status for Thursday night is up in the air. Davis is a double-double machine for the Lakers, and they don’t have a ton of depth at the center/forward position.
The Lakers are going to have to make shots from deep to win this game, but that hasn’t been a strength all season long. Los Angeles will be extremely physical in Game 6, but they are also going to have to put the ball in the hoop.
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Pick: Suns Send Lakers Home Crying
Despite being a higher-seed, Phoenix was considered an underdog to advance to the second round. The Suns are still the underdog in Game 6, but Phoenix comes into this game with a ton of momentum.
Los Angeles could be playing this game without Anthony Davis, and that is a massive blow. Even though the Lakers still have LeBron James on the roster, he just doesn’t have enough to carry this team.
The Suns are not going to mess around on Thursday night, and they will take control of this game early. Chris Paul and Devin Booker will be the difference as they set the tone early on Thursday night.
LeBron will get his much-needed rest as his team heads home early this postseason. Bet the Phoenix Suns over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Final Score:
Suns 108
Lakers 101
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