On the prowl with a seven-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers will close out a four-game homestand on a quick turnaround with a visit from the Phoenix Suns on Monday.

The most recent Los Angeles victory came Sunday, 133-121 against the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans. Luka Doncic scored 34 points with 12 rebounds and seven assists, while Austin Reaves added 33 points with eight assists.

The Lakers led 46-27 after one quarter and 77-57 at the half before holding off a late Pelicans push. The 46 points over the first 12 minutes was the team's most in any quarter this season and tied for the fifth most in a first quarter in franchise history.

Los Angeles played without LeBron James, who was held out on the front end of a back-to-back with left foot soreness. James, who is expecte

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