Suns Silence Lakers: A 125-108 Upset that Shook the NBA Night
2 December 2025
Game recap
Phoenix Suns halted the Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game home streak with a 125-108 victory, doing so even though Booker sat out three quarters.
Delon Brooks led Phoenix with 33 points while Collin Gillespie added 28, including eight three-pointers, providing enough firepower to compensate for Booker’s absence.
The Lakers coughed up the ball 22 times, converting those turnovers into 32 Suns points on a night that was tough on Los Angeles.
The Slovenian star Luka Dončić paced the Lakers with 38 points, as Austin Reaves added 16 and Deandre Ayton chipped in 12, while LeBron James managed 10 on a quiet shooting night.
During a late moment, James stood near the Suns bench and exchanged words with Brooks, who quipped a measured barb in return: the kind of banter that says, “I’m here, still climbing.”
Other notable connections
Donovan Mitchell carried the Cavaliers to a 135-119 win at Indiana, scoring 43 points as Cleveland asserted itself in the Eastern Conference standings.
In Denver, Anthony Davis sparked Dallas to a 131-121 win over the Nuggets, with Nikola Jokic posting 29 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists, but Dallas found just enough late offense to seal it.
Detroit remained atop the Eastern Conference after a nail-biting 99-98 victory over Atlanta, with Cade Cunningham delivering clutch late scoring to seal the win.
In Salt Lake City, Utah beat Houston 133-125 behind Lauri Markkanen’s 29 and Keontae George’s 29 as the Jazz showcased balanced scoring in front of their home crowd.
Overall, the night underscored the league’s volatility: big-name stars can carry teams, but depth and resilience often decide the outcomes after the final buzzer.
Punchline time: If three quarters without Booker still buys you a win, you’re either a genius or just really good at pretending to check your fantasy lineup. Punchline two: The Lakers’ turnover parade was so long you’d think it had its own fan club.
