Celtics
Mavericks
Heat
Thunder
Rockets
Grizzlies
Jazz
NuggetsLos Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns: Dec 14, 2025
Lakers vs Suns final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on December 14, 2025 at Footprint Centre , Phoenix.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 31 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
| Suns | 36 | 26 | 15 | 37 | 114 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 29 PTS Luka Dončić
- 13 REB Deandre Ayton
- 6 AST Luka Dončić
Suns
- 27 PTS Devin Booker
- 6 REB Devin Booker
- 7 AST Grayson Allen
Lakers vs Suns Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton C | 30 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10-11 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -12 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 38 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7-25 | 2-14 | 13-14 | -5 |
| Marcus Smart G | 31 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 3-4 | -10 |
| LeBron James F | 36 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8-17 | 1-5 | 9-14 | +8 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 30 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 15 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 21 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2-9 | 0-4 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 17 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 4-5 | +11 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +10 |
Phoenix Suns
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen G | 35 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4-11 | 1-5 | 4-4 | -4 |
| Collin Gillespie G | 36 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Devin Booker G | 31 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7-17 | 0-5 | 13-16 | +4 |
| Mark Williams C | 28 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9-10 | 0-0 | 2-3 | +14 |
| Dillon Brooks GF | 24 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6-9 | 4-7 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ryan Dunn F | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Oso Ighodaro F | 15 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Nick Richards C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Royce O'Neale F | 23 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-7 | 4-7 | 0-0 | -23 |
| Jamaree Bouyea G | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jordan Goodwin G | 18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 |
Lakers vs Suns Recap
The Lakers beat the Suns by holding on after a 24-15 third quarter, the margin that turned a tie into a lead. Los Angeles improved to 18-7, while Phoenix fell to 14-12.
The game was level at the break. Lakers 62-62 Suns at halftime, after Phoenix led 36-31 through one quarter. Los Angeles then led 86-77 after three. The Lakers also took 54 rebounds to Phoenix's 37, and they reached the line for 43 free throws.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 29 points and 6 assists, and Deandre Ayton pulled down 13 rebounds. Devin Booker answered for the Suns with 27 points, and Grayson Allen had 7 assists. Phoenix shot 40 of 82 from the field and 13 of 37 from three. The Lakers made 38 of 88 and 7 of 37 from deep, so free throws carried them. They made 33 of 43.
The number to know: 21 turnovers by the Lakers. They gave the ball away 2 more times than Phoenix and still won.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| 38-88 | Field Goals | 40-82 |
| 43.2% | FG % | 48.8% |
| 7-37 | 3-Pointers | 13-37 |
| 18.9% | 3P % | 35.1% |
| 33-43 | Free Throws | 21-25 |
| 76.7% | FT % | 84.0% |
| 54 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 24 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 20 | Assists | 29 |
| 13 | Steals | 11 |
| 8 | Blocks | 5 |
| 21 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 23 | Fouls | 28 |
| 20 | Biggest Lead | 8 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 47.2% | 16.4% | 47.1% | 0.375 |
 Suns | 56.7% | 17.0% | 25.0% | 0.256 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Suns Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, December 14, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Suns Arizona's Family Sports
- Arena
- Footprint Centre Phoenix
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Suns Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- L vs Spurs 119-132 Dec 10, 2025
- W @ 76ers 112-108 Dec 7, 2025
- L @ Celtics 105-126 Dec 5, 2025
- W @ Raptors 123-120 Dec 4, 2025
- L vs Suns 108-125 Dec 1, 2025
Suns last 5
- L @ Thunder 89-138 Dec 10, 2025
- W @ Timberwolves 108-105 Dec 8, 2025
- L @ Rockets 98-117 Dec 5, 2025
- W @ Lakers 125-108 Dec 1, 2025
- L vs Nuggets 112-130 Nov 29, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 10, 2026 Suns @ Lakers 73-101
- Feb 26, 2026 Lakers @ Suns 110-113
- Dec 23, 2025 Lakers @ Suns 108-132
- Dec 1, 2025 Suns @ Lakers 125-108
More NBA Games on Dec 14, 2025
- Final
Washington Wizards2-1108
Indiana Pacers2-189Top: III 23 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1119
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1111Top: Knueppel 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1117
Atlanta Hawks2-1120Top: George 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-382
Brooklyn Nets0-3127Top: Jr. 20 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3114
Chicago Bulls1-2104Top: III 20 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3103
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0117Top: Randle 24 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3131
Portland Trail Blazers2-0136Top: Curry 48 PTSBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Suns: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27; Suns visit the Thunder Oct 26.
Lakers vs Suns FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Suns on Dec 14, 2025?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Footprint Centre in Phoenix. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 29 points.
What are the Lakers and Suns records?
After this game the Lakers were 18-7 and the Suns were 14-12 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Suns?
Luka Dončić scored 29 for the Lakers. Devin Booker scored 27 for the Suns.
Who leads the Lakers vs Suns season series?
The Suns lead the regular-season series 3-1 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Suns game?
The Lakers beat the Suns 101-73 on Apr 10, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Suns played?
At Footprint Centre in Phoenix, the home arena of the Phoenix Suns.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Suns?
Lakers-Suns: Q1 31-36, Q2 31-26, Q3 24-15, Q4 30-37.
What is next for the Lakers and Suns?
Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET; Suns visit the Thunder on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET.