Lakers Edge Suns in Close NBA Clash
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center
Los Angeles Lakers 116, Phoenix Suns 114, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns?
Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix Suns 116-114 at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 14, 2025.
Who was favored in Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns?
Phoenix Suns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup at the Mortgage Matchup Center, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Phoenix Suns with a final score of 116-114. This victory allowed the Lakers to take a 2-1 lead in the season series against the Suns, who had previously won their last encounter on December 2, 2025, with a score of 125-108. The game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with the series now tied at 1-1 for the season.
The Lakers entered the game with a solid away record of 18-7 and had won seven of their last ten games, averaging 121.2 points scored and allowing 120.1 points during that stretch. However, they were coming off a loss against the San Antonio Spurs, which snapped a brief winning streak. In contrast, the Suns had a home record of 14-12 and were struggling with a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games, averaging 108.0 points scored and 115.0 points allowed. They were also coming off a heavy defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 138-89.
In terms of home and away performance, the Suns had a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, while the Lakers boasted a 4-2 record in their last six home games. The Suns' recent struggles at home were evident, as they had lost their last game at home before this matchup. The Lakers, on the other hand, had been performing well on the road, with a recent victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The injury report for the Suns included CJ Huntley and Mark Williams, both listed as day-to-day due to hamstring and foot issues, respectively. Their absence could have impacted the Suns' performance, particularly in a closely contested game like this one.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Suns as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 232.5. The moneyline odds reflected a close contest, with the Suns at -115.0 and the Lakers at -105.0.
Conditions for the game were typical for an indoor basketball matchup, allowing both teams to focus on their gameplay without external weather factors affecting their performance. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a tightly contested fourth quarter, where the lead changed hands multiple times.
Key moments included Collin Gillespie's crucial three-point jumper that gave the Lakers a late lead, and LeBron James' driving layup and free throws that helped secure the victory. The Suns managed to respond with a three-pointer from Dillon Brooks, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lakers' late-game execution.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of the NBA, with both teams showing their strengths and weaknesses. The Lakers' victory not only improved their standing but also added to the intrigue of the ongoing rivalry between these two teams.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PHX -1.5 | 232.5 o -105 / u -115 | Los Angeles Lakers -105 · Phoenix Suns -115 |
Injury report
- CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
- Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
Leaders
- PointsDevin Booker27Phoenix Suns
- AssistsDevin Booker7Phoenix Suns
- ReboundsDevin Booker6Phoenix Suns
- PointsLuka Doncic29Los Angeles Lakers
- AssistsLuka Doncic6Los Angeles Lakers
- ReboundsDeandre Ayton13Los Angeles Lakers
Recent form
Phoenix Suns
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1108 scored · 115 allowed per game2-2 at home
- L89-138at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 11
- W108-105at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 9
- L98-117at Houston RocketsDec 6
- W125-108at Los Angeles LakersDec 2
- L112-130vs Denver NuggetsNov 30
- L119-123at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 29
- W112-100at Sacramento KingsNov 27
- L92-114vs Houston RocketsNov 25
- W111-102vs San Antonio SpursNov 24
- W114-113vs Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 22
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10: 7-3Streak L1121.2 scored · 120.1 allowed per game3-1 away
- L119-132vs San Antonio SpursDec 11
- W112-108at Philadelphia 76ersDec 8
- L105-126at Boston CelticsDec 6
- W123-120at Toronto RaptorsDec 5
- L108-125vs Phoenix SunsDec 2
- W133-121vs New Orleans PelicansDec 1
- W129-119vs Dallas MavericksNov 29
- W135-118vs LA ClippersNov 26
- W108-106at Utah JazzNov 24
- W140-126vs Utah JazzNov 19
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 38-88 | 40-82 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 7-37 | 13-37 |
| Three-point % | 19 | 35 |
| Free throws | 33-43 | 21-25 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 54 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 24 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 27 |
| Assists | 20 | 29 |
| Steals | 13 | 11 |
| Blocks | 8 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 19 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 4 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 4 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 36 | 31 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 50 | 44 |
| Fouls | 23 | 28 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 48 | 46 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter86-77Gabe Vincent makes 23-foot three point jumper (Luka Doncic assists)
- 4th Quarter88-77LeBron James makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter89-77Jake LaRavia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-77Jake LaRavia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-77Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-77Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-77LeBron James makes 26-foot three pointer (Jaxson Hayes assists)
- 4th Quarter95-78Grayson Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-79Grayson Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-79Jaxson Hayes makes 2-foot alley oop dunk shot (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter99-79Jake LaRavia makes dunk (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter99-82Dillon Brooks makes 28-foot three point shot (Devin Booker assists)
- 4th Quarter99-84Mark Williams makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Grayson Allen assists)
- 4th Quarter102-84Jarred Vanderbilt makes 22-foot three point jumper (Marcus Smart assists)
- 4th Quarter102-87Dillon Brooks makes 26-foot three point jumper (Devin Booker assists)
- 4th Quarter102-89Mark Williams makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter102-91Devin Booker makes 12-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter102-92Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-93Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter104-93Deandre Ayton makes 19-foot jumper (Luka Doncic assists)
- 4th Quarter106-93Gabe Vincent makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter106-94Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-95Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-95Luka Doncic makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter109-96Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-97Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-97Deandre Ayton makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter111-100Collin Gillespie makes 24-foot three point jumper (Devin Booker assists)
- 4th Quarter111-102Mark Williams makes dunk (Grayson Allen assists)
- 4th Quarter111-103Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-104Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-106Dillon Brooks makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Devin Booker assists)
- 4th Quarter111-109Collin Gillespie makes 22-foot three point jumper (Grayson Allen assists)
- 4th Quarter113-109LeBron James makes driving layup (Marcus Smart assists)
- 4th Quarter113-110Grayson Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-111Grayson Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-114Dillon Brooks makes 27-foot three point jumper (Devin Booker assists)
- 4th Quarter114-114LeBron James makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter115-114LeBron James makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter116-114Marcus Smart makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Phoenix Suns, below favours Los Angeles Lakers.
Venue
- Mortgage Matchup CenterPhoenix, AZ
- Attendance17071
- OfficialsScott Twardoski, Tyler Ford, Jenna Schroeder
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