Final Score: Phoenix Suns 125 – Los Angeles Lakers 108. The Suns snapped the Lakers’ seven-game winning streak at the Crypto.com Arena, delivering a commanding performance despite losing Devin Booker early to injury.
Game Highlights
Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 33 points, setting the tone offensively.
Collin Gillespie had a career night, scoring 28 points with 8 three-pointers, including 16 in the fourth quarter.
Luka Dončić was brilliant again for the Lakers, dropping 38 points, but lacked consistent support from teammates.
Austin Reaves added 16 points, while LeBron James managed just 10, barely keeping his double-digit scoring streak alive.
The Suns forced 22 turnovers, building a 21-point lead in the third quarter and never looking back.
Quarter Breakdown
Quarter
Suns
Lakers
Q1
31
31
Q2
35
21
Q3
30
25
Q4
29
31
Final
125
108
Key Takeaways
The Lakers’ home record now stands at 15–5, while the Suns improve to 13–9.
Phoenix showed depth and resilience, thriving even without Booker.
Los Angeles struggled with turnovers and secondary scoring, exposing their reliance on Dončić.
This matchup carried major Pacific Division implications, with Phoenix proving they can compete against top-tier teams