The Lakers finally won a preseason game, beating the Warriors on Sunday. Now, they have Luka Dončić available for the first time this preseason as they head to Phoenix to play the Suns on the first night of a back-to-back on Tuesday.

Start time and TV schedule

Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns

When: 7 p.m. PT, Oct. 14

Where: Mortgage Matchup Center

Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet

Some people say preseason doesn’t matter, but if it does, this game would be it. Head coach JJ Redick hasn’t had a chance to throw out anything near his regular season lineup, but with Luka ready to play, this is essentially a dress rehearsal for his team.

Sure, he doesn’t have LeBron James, but with him dealing with sciatica that will keep him out for at least another 2-3 weeks, the same will be true for

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