Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) react during an altercation that resulted in a technical for Brooks during the second half of a game at at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Allan Henry-Imagn Images

PHOENIX — The ultimate achievement of Sunday’s 116-114 theatrical Phoenix Suns loss to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t how they lost or even how they roared back inside the game’s chaos. It was how a rivalry going back decades has now been reignited to a peak temperature we haven’t seen in many years.

In his 23rd season, James is averaging 17.6 points, 7.2 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game. He dropped 26 points against the Suns on Sunday, though he struggled to take care of the basketball amid a season-worst eight turnovers.

Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes threw down a massive poster dunk during the team‘s game against the Suns on Sunday.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker returned to the starting lineup for the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

After their latest win over the Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in a new trade target, according to recent rumors.