The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers have split their first two matchups this season, and meet again Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Mortgage Matchup Center.

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a high-powered big three that could only spend one full season together, with guard/forward Luka Doncic, guard Austin Reaves

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Gabe Vincent will be re-evaluated in one week while dealing with lower back tightness.

James closed with 23 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-11 FT), two rebounds and six assists across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-108 loss to Phoenix.

The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to Massachusetts to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Regardless of what the records are or who is wearing the jerseys, when these two teams play, it's hard not to think about the rivalry's rich history.

Here's how to watch the Lakers game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Ariz. Lakers: Maxi Kleber (lumbar muscle strain) and Austin Reaves (left calf strain) are out.