Some of the star power is missing both ways here, with Devin Booker definitely out for the Suns and Anthony Davis likely the same for the Lake Show. It's been disastrous on the road for the Lakers, now 0-5 as a visitor after the blowout loss at Houston, but LA usually responds to crisis by bearing down on defense (as much as it can) and running the offense more than ever thru LeBron, which further slows the pace. The first meeting a couple of weeks ago only landed on 195 and the Suns' win over the Bulls in front of this one needed OT to reach 231 (214 after regulation). Play Lakers-Suns Under

LeBron James has played in just about everything over the years -- other than college basketball -- and Friday will be his first In-Season Tournament game. I doubt he cares. The Lakers not only haven't won on the road, they really haven't come close in three of the five losses. If Anthony Davis returns, they "could" win so we'll do a half unit. If he doesn't go, this obviously would jump over -200. Devin Booker is out again but Bradley Beal should be able to play a few more minutes than he did in Chicago the other night. If for some reason Beal doesn't play (probable), forget this.