The Los Angeles Lakers face the Phoenix Suns tonight in a preseason matchup at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Luka Doncic will make his preseason debut for Los Angeles as the Lakers are set to begin the season without the 40-year-old LeBron James, who is sidelined for the first few weeks with sciatica.
The Lakers will also be without Adou Thiero, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, and Jaxson Hayes.
Doncic will share the floor for the first time with Marcus Smart, whose defensive leadership and off-ball instincts complement Doncic’s playmaking, while his pick-and-roll chemistry with Deandre Ayton and kick-out connections with Austin Reaves will be key early tests of the Lakers’ new offensive core.
L.A. has two additional preseason games left, one against the Dallas Mavericks tomorrow night in Las Vegas and the other back at home on Friday against the Sacramento Kings.
The Suns return home after their road trip and will use this game to finalize rotations. Jalen Green is out for “a couple of weeks” after reaggravating a hamstring strain, while center Mark Williams will be a gametime decision.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Suns
Tip-off for tonight’s Lakers vs. Suns game is set for 10:00 PM Eastern / 9:00 PM Central at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
The game airs locally on Spectrum SportsNet and Arizona’s Family 3TV. Out-of-market viewers can stream it live via NBA League Pass.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass, available for $16.99/month or $109.99 for the full season when purchased directly from the NBA website.
Amazon Prime Video offers some discounts as well as ways to watch for free here. League Pass subscriptions start at $12.74 for the first two months on Amazon (then $16.99/month) — and that includes NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month — or watch tonight’s game free with a 7-day trial.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Pacific
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
TV: Spectrum SportsNet, Arizona’s Family 3TV
Streaming: NBA League Pass
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