Suns +1.5 3U

The Lakers earned a big win in JJ Redick's and Bronny James' debut. After the win, they gave Redick a water bottle bath in the locker room and celebrated as if they clinched playoffs. Clearly, they felt they passed the first hurdle, relying on a balanced team effort and strong defensive play that made up for the poor shooting that plagued them last season. While they played excellent defense against the Timberwolves, they now face a well-rested Suns team with a much more well-balanced offense.