Lakers vs. Suns: Is Bradley Beal Starting Against 17-Time NBA Champions?

The Lakers and the Suns have started their NBA season in contrasting fashion. The Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors in their season opener. Whereas, the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets dealt the Lakers a humbling loss. The Suns were impressive in their opening fixture against the Warriors, as they won the game without Bradley Beal.

The Suns would look to continue their impressive start to the season with a win over their division rivals, Lakers. But the Suns have had some major injury concerns leading up to today’s game against the Lakers.

Will Beal Play against the Lakers?

The Phoenix Suns began their season with an impressive win over the Warriors on October 24th. In a tightly contested matchup, the Suns emerged victorious with a 108-104 win, led by Devin Booker’s 32-point performance.

In contrast, the Lakers suffered a defeat in their season opener against the Nuggets, with LeBron’s 21-point effort not enough to secure a victory for the Lakers. The two title rivals are set to face each other later tonight at the Crypto.com Arena. But the main topic of discussion surrounding the game is the availability of star man, Bradley Beal.

Due to a lower back issue, Beal was absent in the Suns’ win against the Warriors. In his absence, reserve guard Grayson Allen didn’t manage to score even a single point in the 21 minutes he played. The Suns have suffered another setback, as both Beal and Booker have been listed as doubtful for their game against the Lakers. The Lakers will also miss the services of Jarred Vanderbilt and rookie, Jalen Hood-Schifino. Both the players missed the Lakers’ first game against Denver.

Where and when to watch Lakers vs. Suns?

Fans can watch most games on NBA TV and they would also have to subscribe to the NBA League Pass. The cost of a subscription would be $14.99 per month and there is also an NBA League Pass premium, which would cost $22.99 per month. If you buy either of these plans directly on NBA.com, you’ll also get NBA TV at no extra cost.

Streaming services are another avenue through which fans can watch the NBA. DirecTV Stream’s choice package allows you access to ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV, letting you watch almost every NBA game live for $99.99 a month. A more affordable option is Sling. With Sling Orange+Blue, fans can have access to ESPN, ABC, and TV streams at just $55 dollars per month.

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The game begins at 10:00 PM, Eastern Time at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Another intriguing matchup between the Bucks and Sixers begins at 7:30 PM, Eastern Time.

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