PHOENIX – It was a hectic night full of insanity as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Lakers after a wild ending on Sunday. Phoenix never gave up and didn’t surrender on Sunday night, although they couldn’t finish the comeback as they were defeated by Los Angeles by a score of 116-114.
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Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix forward Ryan Dunn (0) reacts after a three-point basket during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers spent Sunday night trading punches, a chess match disguised as a street fight. Every run was answered, every whistle was debated, and every minute, both teams were locked in. Devin Booker hunted space with surgical patience, while Dillon Brooks played the antagonist with purpose, jawing with LeBron James as the temperature rose. It felt inevitable that the last six minutes would decide it. The chippiness mattered, as the Suns taking on their rival at home always brings a different layer of intensity. Technicals were flying, words were being exchanged, and Phoenix didn’t back down, no matter what the score was.
Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA;Â Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball against Los Angeles guard Marcus Smart (36) on during the first half of a game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Late in the second half, the Lakers flipped the script. They increased rim pressure and forced rotations while Phoenix just looked completely out of sync offensively to begin the fourth quarter as their efficiency dipped. Late in the fourth quarter, Dillon Brooks hit a massive three-pointer, and then was ejected after an altercation by chest bumping LeBron James. The Lakers then inbounded the ball, got it over to James, and Devin Booker fouled James on his hand, giving him three free throws. Phoenix still had a chance at the end after Grayson Allen possibly drew a foul call, though it didn’t come to fruition as the Suns ended up falling to Los Angeles on Sunday.
Dillon Brooks got ejected for chest bumping LeBron after giving the Suns the lead 😠pic.twitter.com/rsiLwRfGY0
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Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles forward LeBron James (23) blocks a shot by Phoenix guard Jordan Goodwin (23) from behind during the first half of a game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Phoenix was able to capitalize on late-game momentum and rely on its stars to get themselves right back into it, although the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback and lost by a score of 116-114 on Sunday night. The Suns will face off against Los Angeles again, back in Downtown Phoenix on December 23rd, and will surely be looking to get some payback.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
