Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 15 2026
Pacific Division rivals will square off on Sunday afternoon, when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns. Tipoff is scheduled for November 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST from the Mortgage Matchup Center. The game can be streamed on NBA League Pass. As of writing this article there were no available odds. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Los Angeles elite on offense
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached the playoffs in four consecutive seasons and are looking for their first NBA title since 2020. The Lakers (11-2) are riding a seven-game winning streak and are tied with San Antonio for the top spot in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, Los Angeles outscored Milwaukee by 11 points in the third quarter to pull away for a 123-112 road victory.
All-Star G Luka Doncic tallied a game-high 32 points (5-12 3PT), five rebounds, and five assists. Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting in 26 minutes off the Los Angeles bench. Austin Reaves added 18 points (6-10 FG) and five assists for the Lakers.
With Luka Doncic in full control of the offense, the Lakers are averaging a league best 119.4 per 100 possessions. During Wednesday's victory, Los Angeles nailed 15-of-40 long distance attempts and shot 46 percent overall. The Lakers outrebounded the Bucks by a 48-40 margin and led by as many as 23 points.
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Phoenix struggling on defense
The Phoenix Suns have reached the playoffs in five of the previous six seasons and are trying to establish a new defensive identity. The Suns (5-6) have won five of their first eight home games and are stuck in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Phoenix limited Charlotte to 20 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 101-96 home victory.
All-Star G Devin Booker led all scorers with 30 points on 12-for-20 shooting and dished out seven assists. Phoenix F Dillon Brooks nailed half of his six three-point attempts and finished with 15 points. Collin Gillespie added 13 points on 5-for-13 shooting in a reserve role for the Suns.
Phoenix ranks 12th in the league in offensive efficiency and averages 111.7 points per contest. During Thursday’s victory, the Suns missed 30 of 43 long range attempts and shot 41 percent overall. Phoenix forced a season-high 27 turnovers and converted them into 38 points.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Prediction
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix C Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will be out until February. These two teams met five times last season and the Suns emerged victorious on three occasions. Los Angeles is 9-4 ATS and covers by an average of four points. The Lakers are the superior offensive team and have the edge on the glass. Take Los Angeles to cover on the road.
Pick: Over
Los Angeles is playing at the eighth fastest tempo in the league and Phoenix ranks 20th in that category. The Suns made an imprint on defense last season, but are currently in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency. The Lakers are the most profitable over team in the NBA and will score 120 plus points. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win 124-111
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