The Phoenix Suns will open up the New Year in spectacular fashion taking on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. It will mark the second meeting of the season between the two teams and the first on the road for the Suns.
What follows is a five-game home stand beginning with the New York Knicks on Jan. 3. and concluding with the now Kemba Walker-less Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 12.
Only one of those five made the playoffs last season (Orlando Magic), which means it’s a softer part of the month for Phoenix.