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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125–108 on December 1 at Crypto.com Arena, surpassing the Vegas total of 231.5 points combined. Devin Brooks led Phoenix with 33 points while Cody Gillespie added 28, anchoring an offensive clinic that saw the Suns shoot 56.5 percent from the field and drain 17 three-pointers. Luka Dončić paced Los Angeles with 38 points in a losing effort, supported by Austin Reaves's 16 points. Phoenix's ball movement proved decisive—the Suns generated 35 assists against just 11 turnovers while forcing 16 steals, controlling tempo throughout. The second quarter proved pivotal, with Phoenix outscoring the Lakers 35–21 to build a commanding lead. Los Angeles's defensive rating of 121.9 and 21 turnovers highlighted their struggles, while Phoenix's 105.3 defensive rating and plus-11 rebound advantage reinforced their dominance. The Suns' win extends their Western Conference positioning and demonstrates their capacity to stifle opponents through transition defense and perimeter shooting.
