The Phoenix Suns improved to 2-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning before a sellout crowd at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108

Los Angeles Lakers coach J.J. Redick blasted his players for a lack of effort and taking "shortcuts" after a lopsided loss to the Phoenix Suns.

In Saturday’s loss to the Clippers, LeBron James led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 36 points and four rebounds while Jake LaRavia added 12 points, 11 rebounds and six assists of his own. Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Suns in a tough road matchup.

The Lakers never mounted a rally, so he got his rest and sealed in the rare feat. Since the NBA started tracking turnovers in the late 1970s, a stat line of 20-plus points with five zeroes has been done just 19 times, including Brooks’ efforts on Tuesday, per Stahtead. He was an efficient 10-of-15 from the field.

Injuries heavily influence the Lakers vs. Suns clash on December 23, 2025. Los Angeles faces significant absences, including Luka Dončić, their top scorer, while Phoenix misses Jalen Green. Austin Reaves' return offers a boost for the Lakers.

The Suns and Lakers have split their first two games, with Phoenix winning 125-108 in Los Angeles on Dec. 1. They’ll play each other two more times this 2025-26 regular season, on Feb. 26 in Phoenix and April 10 in Los Angeles.

The latest Suns-Lakers matchup wasn't close enough for usual rivalry fireworks, but Dillon Brooks made sure to savor the moments.

The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped four of their last 10 games, slipping to fourth in the Western Conference standings ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against