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LAKERS at SUNS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 14, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers (18-7) 116 Phoenix Suns 114 (14-12)

oThe Lakers defeated the Suns, 116-114 tonight in Phoenix. Luka Dončić finished with a team-high 29 points along with 6 assists and 3 rebounds for the Lakers, while LeBron James tallied 26 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in the game. Devin Booker recorded 27 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. The Lakers improve their record to 18-7 with the win, while the Suns fall to 14-12 for the season.

 

Next Game is Against Utah on Thursday

 

Tonight's Game Observation:  

- This game was going back and forth until Jarred Vanderbilt made a miraculous appearance. Then the Lakers pulled ahead and seem to be in cruise control to an easy victory. The Lakers was ahead about 20 points with 6:30 minutes left on the game, when coach JJ made a substitution of Gabe Vincent and Rui for Jarred Vanderbilt and Marcus Smart, I'm like . . . . WHY? 

 

Then, Suns made their run and actually pulled ahead with :12.2 seconds left. And with a bonehead celebration by Brooks, chest bumping Lebron James that lead to a technical foul. Unfortunately, Lebron was not able to capitalize by missing a technical free throw. It took a controversial foul called on Booker which gave Lebron 3 free throws that he converted in to 2 points, which is the go ahead and winning points.

 

Suggestion: 

- After witnessing the positive result from letting Jarred Vanderbilt play, why in the world would you sit him back on the bench when he still have numerous fouls to give. You should let Vando play until he has no more fouls to give. Vando was getting into many 50/50 ball, blocking shots, and drop a three point shot to boot.

 

Dear Coach: 

- It's time to trim or shut down Gabe Vincent's playing time and distribute them between Adou Thiero, Nick Smith, and Jarred Vanderbilt.