Lakers @ Suns Sunday game thread December 14, 2025

[Superbone]

Reaves?

I think he was talking about George Reeves, the original Superman.

But I am surprised you think Hillbilly Kobe sucks.

 

[Proximo]

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.

We aren't a Brooks led offense that is temporary. Against most teams - and especially against the Lakers who play horrible D, we need to just spread the ball around and the offense will still work fine.

Booker and Jalen are about to come back.

The Lakers have played a much easier schedule than us - they should have a better record.

 

[Hoop Head]

I think he was talking about George Reeves, the original Superman.

But I am surprised you think Hillbilly Kobe sucks.

"Hillbilly Kobe" is amazing.

 

[Proximo]

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.

His moment?

It was one game against the best Defense in the league. I am only expecting him to get better as the year goes along.

 

[Superbone]

"Hillbilly Kobe" is amazing.

I wish I could take credit for it but I heard an announcer call him that. I can't remember who it was.

ETA:

Just did a google on it and got this AI overview:

The nickname "Hillbilly Kobe" for Lakers' star Austin Reaves originated with a graduate assistant at Oklahoma, Anthony Rainey, but it's fans, media, and teammates (like Talen Horton-Tucker) who popularized it, not one specific announcer; however, Mychal Thompson, the Lakers' radio color commentator, often uses nicknames and has embraced the "HBK" (Hillbilly Kobe) moniker on air, making him a prominent announcer associated with it.

 

[Mainstreet]

Things are looking positive for Devin Booker. He practiced today.

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[leclerc]

Just saying Collin might not be a 20 ppg guy (pay attention, now I'm doing the reverse psychology thing again).

 

[Mainstreet]

Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker are both QUESTIONABLE.

Green and Livers remain out.

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[Ronin]

Suns' Isaiah Livers: Ruled out for Sunday

Suns' Isaiah Livers: Ruled out for Sunday

www.cbssports.com

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

im just hoping if book plays he's legit healthy - next 4 games are against the lukas and the warriors - this week is all about playoff seating

 

[Superbone]

im just hoping if book plays he's legit healthy - next 4 games are against the lukas and the warriors - this week is all about playoff seating

I'm hoping for lower bowl. (Which I will be in for tonight's game sporting my new Dunn Valley jersey!)

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

i should have waited to shower until after the cardinals game - last time they both played on a sunday it didn't go so well

 

[Mainstreet]

It's looking positive that both Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks will play.

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[Mainstreet]

i should have waited to shower until after the cardinals game - last time they both played on a sunday it didn't go so well

Might have to do a double dip.

 

[Mainstreet]

Isaiah Livers is out but it looks like he is getting there.

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[Mainstreet]

Suns still being cautious about the return of Jalen Green.

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[Ronin]

Game Preview: Devin Booker’s return looms as Suns face Lakers

Phoenix faces their divisional foe for the second time in as many weeks.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks are both AVAILABLE tonight.

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[Ronin]

After Austin Reaves injury, Lakers announce major lineup change vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers have made an important lineup change this weekend in the wake of the injury absence of Austin Reaves.

m.basketnews.com

 

[Mainstreet]

Marcus Smart will start in place of Austin Reaves.

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[Ronin]

Suns' Devin Booker: Available to play

Suns' Devin Booker: Available to play

www.cbssports.com

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns starters tonight.

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[Mainstreet]

Tip-off.

 

[Mainstreet]

Gillespie gets the Suns on the scoreboard.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

why the technical?