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Tip-off · Wednesday, March 17
PhoenixSuns0-0 · away
PHX
10:00 pm ET
LAL
Los AngelesLakers0-0 · home

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers

ESPN10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PTCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
When and where to watch

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers: tip-off Wed, Mar 17, 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) at Crypto.com Arena. Watch it on ESPN (national TV, no League Pass blackout).

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Expected starters

projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Away · PhoenixSuns
  1. Devin BookerDevin BookerG · #1526.1pts · 33.5 min
  2. Miles BridgesMiles BridgesF · #2217.1pts · 31.0 min
  3. Dillon BrooksDillon BrooksG-F · #320.2pts · 30.4 min
  4. Collin GillespieCollin GillespieG · #1212.7pts · 28.5 min
  5. Jalen GreenJalen GreenG · #417.8pts · 25.9 min
OutMark WilliamsShoulder · Arm · LeftDay-To-DayLuke Kennard
Home · Los AngelesLakers
  1. Luka DoncicLuka DoncicF-G · #7733.5pts · 35.8 min
  2. Austin ReavesAustin ReavesG · #1523.3pts · 34.5 min
  3. Quentin GrimesQuentin GrimesG · #513.4pts · 29.4 min
  4. Jake LaRaviaJake LaRaviaF · #128.2pts · 25.1 min
  5. Collin SextonCollin SextonG · #1015.4pts · 23.7 min
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · LeftOutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · RightDay-To-DayCollin Sexton

Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.

Head to head · games that counted

Suns lead 3-2

Suns vs Lakers: the matchup page →
Fri, Apr 10 · 2025-26PHX73LAL101Thu, Feb 26 · 2025-26LAL110PHX113Tue, Dec 23 · 2025-26LAL108PHX132Sun, Dec 14 · 2025-26LAL116PHX114
How to watch · Suns at Lakers10:00 PM ET7:00 PM PT · Wednesday, March 17
ESPNSpectrum SportsNetLAL3TV / AZFSPHX

National broadcast on ESPN: no League Pass blackout applies for this game outside the local markets.

ESPNESPN app (ESPN Unlimited)Sling TV (Orange)FuboHulu + Live TVYouTube TVDirecTV StreamCable / satelliteNo League Pass blackout outside the two local markets.
Lakers marketSpectrum SportsNet (regional sports network — cable, or the network's own app)
Suns market3TV / AZFS
RadioSiriusXM · ESPN LA 710/980 KFWB · AZ Sports 98.7 FM / S: KSUN 1400AM
How to watch the Suns →How to watch the Lakers →
Around the world

Where this game lands

5 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour

CanadaLiveWed 10:00 PMTSNBrooks (PHX)AustraliaLiveThu 1:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)IndiaLiveThu 7:30 AMPrime VideoNew ZealandLiveThu 3:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)PhilippinesLiveThu 10:00 AMPrime VideoFranceAlarmThu 03:00beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTGermanyAlarmThu 03:00Sky Sport · Sky GoIrelandAlarmThu 02:00Sky SportsItalyAlarmThu 03:00Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoNigeriaAlarmThu 3:00 AMSportyTVSouth AfricaAlarmThu 04:00SportyTVUnited KingdomAlarmThu 02:00Sky Sports

Injury report

both teams · read every 15 minutes
Suns2 listed
OutMark WilliamsShoulder · Arm · Left · est. return 2027-02-03
Day-To-DayLuke KennardKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-21
Lakers3 listed
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · Right · est. return 2026-10-23
Day-To-DayCollin SextonCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21