The Los Angeles Lakers are quietly proving that they are going to be a tough team to defeat in the NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers escaped by the skin of their teeth against the Phoenix Suns, making clutch free throws to win a game where they blew a 20-point lead.

LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Suns overcame losing Devin Booker to a groin injury in the first half to stun the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-108, Dec. 1, before a sellout crowd of 18,997 at Crypto.com Arena.

Sunday's game between the Lakers and Suns was played in peaks and valleys, but L.A. ended it as the king of the hill.

The Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, has been picked up by NBC Sports and Peacock.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers got a 116–114 road victory vs. the Suns at PHX Arena on Sunday that pushed Los Angeles to an 18–7 record.

The Lakers lost in the quarterfinal round of the Emirates NBA Cup on Wednesday to the Spurs, and as a result, a "make-up" game has been added.

The LA Lakers head into Sunday’s clash against the Phoenix Suns shorthanded, with Austin Reaves sidelined due to a calf strain and defensive concerns still looming.

The Los Angeles Lakers crashed out of the NBA Cup at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119, even with Victor Wembanyama still sidelined through injury.

Pelicans wing Herb Jones reacted to the widespread Lakers trade rumors after a game against the Bulls on Sunday night.

"Beyoncé really copied and pasted herself, because Blue Ivy stole her whole face," a fan joked after the teen sat courtside with her dad Wednesday.