After losing to the other LA team, the Detroit Pistons are in Crypto.com Arena hoping to not start a second losing skid this season. They’re hosted by a reworked, experimental Lakers trying out new strategies.

The LA Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak on Sunday after beating the Sacramento Kings, 125-101. Coach JJ Redick's harsh words about the team seem to have motivated the Lakers into one of their performances of the season. Luka Doncic led the way with 34 points, five rebounds, seven assists and two steals.

Jake LaRavia steps up for the Lakers amid injuries, earning praise from LeBron James while reshaping the team’s rotation and depth outlook.

One loss doesn’t derail a season. However, the way the Lakers’ third straight defeat unfolded against the Rockets told a bigger story. The flashing 119-96 itself raised eyebrows, then Luka Dončić calling out the group made it clear that something wasn’t right.

The Phoenix Suns turned a close game into a 132-108 rout of the LA Lakers on Tuesday. After leading 67-57 at halftime, the home team went ahead 99-72 halfway through the third quarter.

(Q1 3:25) After trailing since 11:11 in the first quarter, the Suns tied the score at 26. (Q2 :00.0) After trailing since 1:52 in the first quarter, the Lakers tied the score at 62. (Q3 2:48) After trailing since 10:47 in the third quarter, the Lakers tied ...

The Pelicans host the Lakers tonight for their third meeting of the season, as Luka Doncic and LeBron James face Zion Williamson.

Jake LaRavia has proven to be the perfect tonic for the resurgent Los Angeles Lakers ahead of Tuesday's road clash with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lakers vs Suns best bet: Devin Booker Over 25.5 points (-115) The Phoenix Suns are looking like a Play-in team, but they need Devin Booker to keep balling out to stay on the heels of the Top 6 in the West.