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Dillon Brooks scores 25, Suns dominate Luka-less Lakers for a 132-108 victory
Phoenix Suns scored 45 points on 72.7% shooting in the third quarter and had six players in double figures to secure a 24-point win over the Lakers.
- On Dec. 23, 2025, the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108 at Mortgage Matchup Center, pulling away in the second half before a sellout crowd of 17,071.
- With key injuries sidelining the Lakers, Luka Doncic was out with a lower left leg contusion while Austin Reaves returned from a left calf strain and scored 17 points.
- A dominant third quarter saw Phoenix score 45 points on 16-of-22 shooting, with Dillon Brooks adding 12 points and finishing 10-of-15 to extend the 112-86 lead into the fourth.
- Following the loss, the Lakers have a two-game losing streak, and the Suns begin a four-game road trip Dec. 26 at New Orleans.
- Mark Williams and Collin Gillespie contributed, but the Suns' depth was highlighted as six reached double figures and all five starters scored in double digits, underscoring balanced production.
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Phoenix Suns handed Los Angeles Lakers their second straight NBA loss. The third quarter was crucial. Dallas edged Denver, while San Antonio became the champions.
The Los Angeles Lakers, without injured Luka Dončić, lost 132-108 on the road in Phoenix on Wednesday night, their second consecutive loss. The third quarter was crucial, as the Arizona team won 45-29 and took a 26-point lead into the final quarter.
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