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Doncic and the Lakers Take on Conference Foe Phoenix
Lakers face defensive challenges with a 120.9 rating over 10 games, prompting rotation and minutes adjustments before their road game against the Suns.
- Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers are reassessing the rotation and minutes ahead of their game in Phoenix after assigning guard Bronny James to the G League, while coach JJ Redick noted settling on a nine-man rotation.
- Defensive data reveal a 120.9 rating that ranks 28th and highlights transition vulnerabilities as the Los Angeles Lakers give up 1.19 points per possession and surrendered 27 fast-break points to San Antonio Spurs Wednesday.
- Jarred Vanderbilt, forward, has played only three minutes in the last 10 games despite making four of 14 three-point shots and practicing extra threes after Friday practice.
- Players called for more urgency following coach-led film sessions and data reviews, with Redick saying Friday `he'll definitely get his opportunities.`
- In the last meeting on Dec. 2, Phoenix's Suns beat Los Angeles 125-108, and they average 12.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Mark Williams, while Devin Booker is day to day.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 44%
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