2021 NBA Playoffs 1st Round Game 3: Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers May 27, 2020 by Marc Jerbs

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs 1st round.

Tip-off is set 10:00PM EDT at the STAPLES Center.

The Lakers tied the series at 1-1 after winning Game 2 on the road.

Lebron James looked like his old self and with no traces of his ailing right ankle.

Anthony Davis also rebounded from his sub-par Game 1 showing as he finished with 34 points, 10 rebound, 7 assists and 3 blocks in Game 2.

Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul has 2 days to rest his injured shoulder after their Game 2 loss.

It was evident that he played through his injury in their last game.

Chris Paul may not be at full strength in Game 3, the Suns will have to rely heavily on Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton and Cameron Payne to carry the team in this game.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Los Angeles Lakers as the favorites to win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs.