PHOENIX – When the final buzzer sounded on Sunday night, the game between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just come to a close; it shifted into scrutiny. Close games involving star power often do, and this time, the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report is trying to shut down any controversy.
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Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react during an altercation that resulted in a technical for Brooks during the second half of a game at at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
According to the league’s assessment, every call and non-call made in the final minutes of Sunday’s matchup were ruled correct. That conclusion matters because the report exists to answer a question that Suns fans were asking: Did the officials get it right when it mattered most? In this case, the NBA officials say yes.
Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after being called for a foul on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the final seconds of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
The NBA’s official ruling of last two minutes:
Dillon Brooks’ heated moment with LeBron james leading to his ejection was a major turning point late on Monday night, and the NBA ruled: “Brooks (PHX) is assessed a technical foul for unsportsmanlike physical contact with James (LAL) during a dead ball situation.”
L2M Report from last night’s Suns-Lakers game:
1. James contests to the side of Brooks and would avoid making contact if not for Brooks extending his left leg/knee towards James.
Review Decision: Correct Non-Call
2. Booker initiates contact with James’ right arm/wrist as he is… pic.twitter.com/ipeeUEmxoj
— Booker Muse (@DevinBookerMuse) December 15, 2025
When it came to Devin Booker’s foul on LeBron James, the NBA posted, “Replay review of the foul called on Booker (PHX) pursuant to a coach’s challenge was deemed unsuccessful. Booker initiates contact with James’ (LAL) right arm/wrist as he is starting his upward shooting motion.”
Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A general view after players from both teams are ushered off the court late in the second half of play during a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
For Suns fans, the reaction is layered. Frustration doesn’t disappear just because a report is released, although another piece of confirmation from the league adds perspective to the ending on Sunday.
Was Devin Booker’s late-game foul call on LeBron James warranted?
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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
