## Suns' Grayson Allen: Good to Go vs. Lakers ### Suns' guard Grayson Allen has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Allen missed Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a non-COVID illness. He is averaging 10.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season. The Lakers are coming off a 114-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points, but he also had 10 turnovers. The Suns have won two straight games and are currently in sixth place in the Western Conference with a record of 24-24. The Lakers are in 13th place in the Western Conference with a record of 20-25. ### Allen's Return is a Boost for the Suns Allen's return is a boost for the Suns, who have been without several key players due to injuries this season. Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton have all missed significant time, but the Suns have managed to stay in the playoff race. Allen is a valuable player for the Suns because he can provide scoring and defense. He is also a good three-point shooter, which is important for the Suns' offense. ### Lakers Need to Stop Suns' Backcourt The Lakers will need to stop the Suns' backcourt in order to win on Thursday. Booker and Paul are one of the best backcourts in the NBA, and they can both score and create for others. The Lakers will likely start Dennis Schroder and Patrick Beverley in the backcourt, but they may also use Russell Westbrook. Westbrook is a good defender, but he can also be turnover-prone. ### Suns are Favored at Home The Suns are favored at home against the Lakers. They have a better record and they are playing well at home. The Lakers have struggled on the road this season, and they are coming off a tough loss to the Nuggets. The Suns are looking to extend their winning streak to three games on Thursday. The Lakers are looking to snap their two-game losing streak.
