Lakers @ Suns Sunday game thread December 14, 2025

[Mulli]

Show me where I've ever said anything like that. I have only ever said pick one team per sport and support them 100%. I do not like divided loyalty but could care less which teams you support. Get over yourself.

I bother BIM all the time and I don’t think he ever told people who to support

 

[Adrian]

Frustrated Devin Booker calls out referee for lying about foul on LeBron James

Devin Booker calls out referee!

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[Adrian]

NBA Official Explains Controversial Suns vs Lakers Calls

Sunday's matchup between the Suns and Lakers got extremely physical.

www.si.com

 

[Adrian]

Suns-Lakers was not the smartest basketball game ever

The first words out of my mouth after Suns-Lakers: "That was the dumbest basketball game I think I've ever watched."

arizonasports.com

 

[Dback Jon]

Did the refs stop your team from scoring a single point in over 8 minutes? Those were some dedicated refs.

Yes they did - by not calling all the fouls that LA was committing

 

[Dback Jon]

Show me where I've ever said anything like that. I have only ever said pick one team per sport and support them 100%. I do not like divided loyalty but could care less which teams you support. Get over yourself.

*couldn't

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Yes they did - by not calling all the fouls that LA was committing

Wow. If things were reversed, I'd have been able to admit that my team didn't deserve to win the game if they went cold for over 8 minutes. It is always the refs with Suns' fans. I know. I have plenty in my family. If they win - it was despite the refs. If they lose - it is always because of the refs.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

*couldn't

Want me to start correcting your voice to text again?

 

[Mainstreet]

Not just contact dude grab refs a few times it’s absolutely ridiculous not even a tech thrown his direction grabbing refs wtf…. Joke!

Even Eddie Johnson calls it out.

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[leclerc]

Hey BIM, do you think it was a fairly called game? It was obviously not. Both teams can go on runs. It was a close game. Off course we could have had more luck on 3 point shooting, defensive rebounds, but in this game, the referees played a big part.

FTs:
33-43
21-25

Guess who shot 43 and who shot 25.

Technical Fouls | Rules | NBA Video Rulebook

 

[Mainstreet]

And there is this, Lebron grabs the official.

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[Brian in Mesa]

Even Eddie Johnson calls it out.

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It was ridiculous that Lebron didn't get tossed. He looked and acted like he was possessed. He looked like a player trying to get tossed.

 

[leclerc]

But I'm used to it/already over it. Let's go on to the next game. Will be fun to match up with the Warriors. Looking forward to the next game vs LA, Brian

 

[Adrian]

https://www.azcentral.com/videos/sports/nba/suns/2025/12/15/phoenix-suns-head-coach-jordan-ott-on-backing-dillon-brooks/87775252007/

 

[Adrian]

Suns-Lakers was not the smartest basketball game ever

The first words out of my mouth after Suns-Lakers: "That was the dumbest basketball game I think I've ever watched."

arizonasports.com

 

[95pro]

It is crazy to think that the Brook's 3 wasn't reviewed for the obvious foul by Lebron just prior to the his technical.

I remember in the finals, the refs went back to the previous play, called a foul on us AND took away points, idk if anyone remembers that.

 

[leclerc]

Looking at the numbers we played pretty good defence with regards to opponents FG% and 3P%. So there is that. One could say that Lakers where lucky to win shooting that poorly, but they did better in other facets of the game. But yeah, how are the Warriors doing these days? Last time I checked, behind us in the standings at least

 

[Dback Jon]

It is crazy to think that the Brook's 3 wasn't reviewed for the obvious foul by Lebron just prior to the his technical.

I remember in the finals, the refs went back to the previous play, called a foul on us AND took away points, idk if anyone remembers that.

Pepperidge Farm remembers

 

[Hoop Head]

Wow. If things were reversed, I'd have been able to admit that my team didn't deserve to win the game if they went cold for over 8 minutes. It is always the refs with Suns' fans. I know. I have plenty in my family. If they win - it was despite the refs. If they lose - it is always because of the refs.

I agree with this for the most part. The officiating sucked but that wasn't unique to this game. The Suns have been able to overcome bad officiating this season but allowed the refs to become an excuse.

 

[angel_ofthe_south]

Hey BIM, do you think it was a fairly called game? It was obviously not. Both teams can go on runs. It was a close game. Off course we could have had more luck on 3 point shooting, defensive rebounds, but in this game, the referees played a big part.

Oh, for pete's sake. Why are you people responding to a Lukas fan? Have you never heard "Don't Feed the Trolls"? I would say just hit ignore and be done with it, but I assume mods can't be ignored.

 

[1tinsoldier]

It was ridiculous that Lebron didn't get tossed. He looked and acted like he was possessed. He looked like a player trying to get tossed.

unbelievable. I was only complaining about the calls in the 4th because missed it -- i was pickle-balling earlier. Did he not even get a tech? That could be the worst non-call i ever saw.

oh, the joys we have to look forward to now that nba gambling is legal

and, btw, from what i've seen of Lebron this season, i'd say he's officially over the hill. no wonder he's so chippy

 

[Adrian]

NBA: refs made correct calls in final minute of Suns-Lakers

The NBA's Last Two Minute Report deemed the officials were correct with every call and decided in the final minute of Sunday's Suns-Lakers game.

arizonasports.com

 

[Adrian]

LeBron James And The Lakers Benefit From The Duality Of Dillon Brooks | Defector

The present-day Lakers-Suns rivalry seems to spring from profound mutual disgust. This is best glimpsed in microcosm, via the “rivalry” between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks, two hammy fellows who love to pout and push each other around. Over the course of Sunday’s Lakers victory, the duo...

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[Adrian]

Did Dillon Brooks cost the Suns a win vs. the Lakers?

Dave Burns and Kellan Olson discuss Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks and if his ejection against the Los Angeles Lakers cost them the game on Sunday night.

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[Dback Jon]

NBA: refs made correct calls in final minute of Suns-Lakers

The NBA's Last Two Minute Report deemed the officials were correct with every call and decided in the final minute of Sunday's Suns-Lakers game.

arizonasports.com

So the two minute report is worthless