Lakers @ Suns Sunday game thread December 14, 2025

[Mainstreet]

After being eliminated by OKC in NBA Cup play, the Suns play the Lakers at home on Sunday, December 14th.

The Suns are now 14-11 after losing to the Thunder.

Lakers are 17-7 after losing at home to the Spurs.

Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona

When: Sunday, December 14th, 2025

Television: TBA

Time: 6 PM Arizona time.

Radio: TBA

 

[Mainstreet]

The game will be televised as follows: Suns+, Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports

 

[Phrazbit]

With the loss against OKC, I get tickets to this game.

God... I hope Booker plays and we whip their asses.

 

[Superbone]

With the loss against OKC, I get tickets to this game.

God... I hope Booker plays and we whip their asses.

Same here. On both accounts.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

it works in a pinch but we can't run the offense through dtv - especially when he's the focus of the opposing defenses

we need book back but we need him so bad we can't rush him back if that makes sense

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

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[Ronin]

JJ Redick sees similarities in how Suns, Spurs guarded Lakers in recent losses

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick pointed out the strategy that both the Suns and Spurs employed against them.

clutchpoints.com

 

[Ronin]

Suns to host Lakers on Sunday after NBA Cup elimination

The Suns and Lakers were eliminated from the NBA Cup on Wednesday night, and therefore they will face each other this weekend.

arizonasports.com

 

[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

The game will also be on radio: Arizona Sports 98.7.

 

[Proximo]

With the loss against OKC, I get tickets to this game.

God... I hope Booker plays and we whip their asses.

Don't even need Booker to beat the Lakers. We have their number. Beat them 3 times thoroughly already if you count preseason.

If our schedule is next game Sunday than Thursday - no reason to play Booker, we can hold him out for an extra week and he only misses the Laker game where we will beat them anyway.

 

[Covert Rain]

I just want them to make sure Book is ready and Jalen is ready next time they hit the court.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Don't even need Booker to beat the Lakers. We have their number. Beat them 3 times thoroughly already if you count preseason.

If our schedule is next game Sunday than Thursday - no reason to play Booker, we can hold him out for an extra week and he only misses the Laker game where we will beat them anyway.

Too bad they don't give out a banner for beating the Lakers twice in the preseason and once in the regular season.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Don't even need Booker to beat the Lakers. We have their number. Beat them 3 times thoroughly already if you count preseason.

If our schedule is next game Sunday than Thursday - no reason to play Booker, we can hold him out for an extra week and he only misses the Laker game where we will beat them anyway.

Eh, I wish I had your confidence in the team. The defense gives a higher floor than last year's team, but we're starting to see the cracks in a Brooks led offense and I don't think we should take any game for granted, nevermind one against a team well ahead of us in the standings.

 

[Hoop Head]

Too bad they don't give out a banner for beating the Lakers twice in the preseason and once in the regular season.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

OK @Hoop Head - here's what it would look like if they did.

Plenty of available space to hang this from the rafters, right? Unless the Rattlers or Mercury have banners up there...

Seriously, Congrats !!

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[Hoop Head]

I'll make an avatar bet throughout the end of the year on this game with you, deal? Let's keep it Lakers and Suns themed, preferably. You pick a Laker thing for me, if they win, and I pick a Suns pic for you.

Meant to quote ya, tag will suffice. @Brian in Mesa

 

[Mainstreet]

Gambo reports Jalen Green may not come back until after Christmas.

Devin Booker could return in the next couple of games.

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[leclerc]

Reeves suck!

 

[leclerc]

They need production from more guys. Collin had his moment. I was hoping Dunn would step up. Usually they play well when I leave them no chance, so consider this a loss. One last wish, since it's Christmas soon, a clothesline for Luka.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

wait til jalen is ready - then give him an extra week

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Reeves suck!

Reaves?

 

[Ronin]

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[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker practices and is reportedly making progress.

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[leclerc]

Yep, that number 15 that always outperforms Devin.