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NBA officials confirm late-game calls were correct in Phoenix Suns’ loss to Lakers

When the final buzzer sounded on Sunday night, the game between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just come to a close; it shifted into scrutiny.

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Was Devin Booker’s late-game foul call on LeBron James warranted?

It was a wild and intense ending on Sunday night between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, and the late-game foul call on Devin Booker on LeBron James has everybody talking and wondering if it was a proper foul at all.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 15

7 Days of Sun, Week 8: What Phoenix showed in a week that offered no favors

Well, that was a roller coaster of a week. The Phoenix Suns walk away 1-2. Both losses came in games shaped by NBA Cup group play. I have been clear about how I feel about the NBA Cup, especially the knockout round games counting toward the regular season.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again

Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.

LeBron James makes clutch plays as Lakers edge Suns

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Jordan Ott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Suns’ Jordan Ott calls out refs after getting screwed in Lakers game

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped Phoenix with a 116–114 win on Sunday night after LeBron James hit two decisive free throws in the final seconds. However, considerable attention went to the state of officiating in the game, especially late in the fourth quarter as the Lakers overcame a late Phoenix onslaught to emerge winners.

Devin Booker News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Suns’ Devin Booker Shines In Return To Starting Lineup

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Phoenix Suns could not afford to lose Devin Booker, their star player. Leading the Suns this season with 25.0 points per game, he suffered a right groin injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 1st.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 15

Suns claw back from 20 down but fall short in a mucky game

Games like the Suns’ loss to the Lakers on Sunday night are the ones that punch you right in the gut. They feel mucky. They feel gross. For a Phoenix team that lives on rhythm and disruption, this was one of those nights where it felt like the game was taken out of their hands by a whistle that never loosened up.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Suns’ Devin Booker calls out ‘lie’ after crucial LeBron James foul

PHOENIX– One foul call; that was what decided the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers contest on Sunday. After Devin Booker subsequently fouled LeBron James, he begged for an explanation.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Suns vet Royce O’Neale reaches rare milestone for undrafted NBA players

Royce O’Neale made unique NBA history with his 3-point shooting in the Phoenix Suns’ matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. O’Neale is going through the ninth season of his career, his third with the Suns.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Suns’ Jordan Ott drops ‘tremendous’ label on Devin Booker after 27 points in injury return

PHOENIX– Three games of not playing Phoenix Suns basketball felt like an eternity for Devin Booker. After two weeks, Booker made his return for the Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 14

Dillon Brooks ejected, chaos ensues as Phoenix Suns lose to Lakers on Sunday

PHOENIX – It was a hectic night full of insanity as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Lakers after a wild ending on Sunday. Phoenix never gave up and didn’t surrender on Sunday night, although they couldn’t finish the comeback as they were defeated by Los Angeles by a score of 116-114.

Mat Ishbia News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 13

Mat Ishbia Gets Honest on Suns' Failed Star Trades

The Phoenix Suns' big three era was perhaps the most exciting injection of talent in recent memory. After Phoenix's 2021 run to the NBA Finals, the Suns had failed to capitalize on their championship potential.