The Phoenix Suns (25-5) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (16-16) at STAPLES Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday December 21, 2021
Phoenix Suns 108, Los Angeles Lakers 90 (Final )
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
There have been few games where LeBron goes for 34 on 19 shots and it doesn’t matter. He hasn’t had the greatest rosters but im not sure he’s been HERE – 12:26 AM
There have been few games where LeBron goes for 34 on 19 shots and it doesn’t matter. He hasn’t had the greatest rosters but im not sure he’s been HERE – 12:26 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Lakers on thin ice, Replacement Players, Remember Clifford Franklin?
Taking your calls all night
twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAGR… – 12:26 AM
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Lakers on thin ice, Replacement Players, Remember Clifford Franklin?
Taking your calls all night
twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAGR… – 12:26 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The man the Lakers refuse to trade for Kyle Lowry, this season:
10.8 PPG
38.2 FG%
24.2 3P%
That is the worst 3P% in Lakers franchise history among players with 3+ attempts per game. pic.twitter.com/raxqW6LD1a – 12:25 AM
The man the Lakers refuse to trade for Kyle Lowry, this season:
10.8 PPG
38.2 FG%
24.2 3P%
That is the worst 3P% in Lakers franchise history among players with 3+ attempts per game. pic.twitter.com/raxqW6LD1a – 12:25 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The Lakers’ first regular season game at Staples Center was a 91-84 win over the Jazz on 11/2/99. (Glen Rice(!) led all scorers with 28 points.) They will close the curtain on Staples with a 108-88 loss to the Suns. AK
basketball-reference.com/boxscores/1999… – 12:22 AM
The Lakers’ first regular season game at Staples Center was a 91-84 win over the Jazz on 11/2/99. (Glen Rice(!) led all scorers with 28 points.) They will close the curtain on Staples with a 108-88 loss to the Suns. AK
basketball-reference.com/boxscores/1999… – 12:22 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers lose to the Suns, 108-88, with PHX taking control with a 31-21 3rd Q. LeBron 34p on 13-of-19 7r 2a 2s; Westbrook 22p on 10-of-20 10r 5a 2s 7tos; Ariza 12p on 4-of-4 5r 2s; I.T. 3p on 1-of-11; THT 3p on 1-of-13 – 12:21 AM
Lakers lose to the Suns, 108-88, with PHX taking control with a 31-21 3rd Q. LeBron 34p on 13-of-19 7r 2a 2s; Westbrook 22p on 10-of-20 10r 5a 2s 7tos; Ariza 12p on 4-of-4 5r 2s; I.T. 3p on 1-of-11; THT 3p on 1-of-13 – 12:21 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
I know where I’ll be hanging out for a few months beginning in March…Phoenix – 12:21 AM
I know where I’ll be hanging out for a few months beginning in March…Phoenix – 12:21 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Suns show they’re for real. Lakers show they’re in trouble. Just as it’s been for all season. – 12:21 AM
Suns show they’re for real. Lakers show they’re in trouble. Just as it’s been for all season. – 12:21 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Despite a glowing 34-point performance from LeBron James on 13-for-19 shooting and seven rebounds, the Lakers fall to the Suns, 108-90. – 12:21 AM
Despite a glowing 34-point performance from LeBron James on 13-for-19 shooting and seven rebounds, the Lakers fall to the Suns, 108-90. – 12:21 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 108, LAL 90
Booker: 24 Pts, 9 Reb, 7 Ast, 6-11 3P
Ayton: 19 Pts, 11 Reb, 9-11 FG
McGee: 10 Pts, 10 Reb
James: 34 Pts, 7 Reb, 13-19 FG – 12:21 AM
Final: PHX 108, LAL 90
Booker: 24 Pts, 9 Reb, 7 Ast, 6-11 3P
Ayton: 19 Pts, 11 Reb, 9-11 FG
McGee: 10 Pts, 10 Reb
James: 34 Pts, 7 Reb, 13-19 FG – 12:21 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Devin Booker tonight:
24 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
6 3PT
Book is on a personal 19-game win streak. He hasn’t lost a game since October. pic.twitter.com/FaJ7q0SjXe – 12:20 AM
Devin Booker tonight:
24 PTS
9 REB
7 AST
6 3PT
Book is on a personal 19-game win streak. He hasn’t lost a game since October. pic.twitter.com/FaJ7q0SjXe – 12:20 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
LeBron James has brief ankle scare before finishing with 34 points and 7 rebounds. Russell Westbrook adds 22 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists but Carmelo Anthony was ejected in second half and Suns rout Lakers, 108-90. Seven Suns finish in double-figure scoring. – 12:20 AM
LeBron James has brief ankle scare before finishing with 34 points and 7 rebounds. Russell Westbrook adds 22 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists but Carmelo Anthony was ejected in second half and Suns rout Lakers, 108-90. Seven Suns finish in double-figure scoring. – 12:20 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Not sure what the Nets’ COVID situation is right now, but if KD is playing and LBJ sits (ankle), it could be a ROUGH watch on Christmas Day. – 12:19 AM
Not sure what the Nets’ COVID situation is right now, but if KD is playing and LBJ sits (ankle), it could be a ROUGH watch on Christmas Day. – 12:19 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Dont worry, #Lakers are still learning how to play together. Just 9 games until halfway point. Nothing to see here.🙄 – 12:19 AM
Dont worry, #Lakers are still learning how to play together. Just 9 games until halfway point. Nothing to see here.🙄 – 12:19 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Lakers are 0-3 since signing Isaiah Thomas. pic.twitter.com/4Cius5RGVy – 12:17 AM
The Lakers are 0-3 since signing Isaiah Thomas. pic.twitter.com/4Cius5RGVy – 12:17 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
THT tonight:
3 PTS
1 AST
1-13 FG
0-8 3P
That is tied for the most 3pt misses without a make in Lakers franchise history. pic.twitter.com/5Vl3074qdD – 12:17 AM
THT tonight:
3 PTS
1 AST
1-13 FG
0-8 3P
That is tied for the most 3pt misses without a make in Lakers franchise history. pic.twitter.com/5Vl3074qdD – 12:17 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
11 3-pointers, 6 courtesy of @Devin Booker!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/RGfZLPSZjX – 12:16 AM
11 3-pointers, 6 courtesy of @Devin Booker!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/RGfZLPSZjX – 12:16 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
The announcer just asked if the Lakers were a title contender. – 12:15 AM
The announcer just asked if the Lakers were a title contender. – 12:15 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
From beyond… AGAIN.
@Devin Booker has matched his regular season CAREER-HIGH in three-pointers. pic.twitter.com/MxnfllgovM – 12:14 AM
From beyond… AGAIN.
@Devin Booker has matched his regular season CAREER-HIGH in three-pointers. pic.twitter.com/MxnfllgovM – 12:14 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3. Off turnover.
Matches career high for 3s made in regular season (6). #Suns up 20. – 12:14 AM
Booker 3. Off turnover.
Matches career high for 3s made in regular season (6). #Suns up 20. – 12:14 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Trevor Ariza barely catching rim of a free throw like he’s trying to audition for the Phoenix Suns again – 12:13 AM
Trevor Ariza barely catching rim of a free throw like he’s trying to audition for the Phoenix Suns again – 12:13 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Lakers sending in DeAndre to stop the bleeding. pic.twitter.com/ebk9rtrFI3 – 12:10 AM
Lakers sending in DeAndre to stop the bleeding. pic.twitter.com/ebk9rtrFI3 – 12:10 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
lebron getting ready to check back in vs the suns but then seeing the score
pic.twitter.com/fyIaIHktCV – 12:08 AM
lebron getting ready to check back in vs the suns but then seeing the score
pic.twitter.com/fyIaIHktCV – 12:08 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are shooting 27% from 3 and are up 20 on the Lakers. Testament to how good Phoenix is and how brutal it’s gonna be for LA these next few weeks – 12:07 AM
The Suns are shooting 27% from 3 and are up 20 on the Lakers. Testament to how good Phoenix is and how brutal it’s gonna be for LA these next few weeks – 12:07 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
It’s been a long time since I heard this many groans from a Lakers crowd. – 12:07 AM
It’s been a long time since I heard this many groans from a Lakers crowd. – 12:07 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron was set to check back in. But wonder if he’ll even go in considering the Lakers trail, 100-80, with 5:16 left…. – 12:07 AM
LeBron was set to check back in. But wonder if he’ll even go in considering the Lakers trail, 100-80, with 5:16 left…. – 12:07 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cam Johnson 3.
Timeout #Los Angeles.
#Lakers fans leaving.
#Suns up 20 with 5:16 left. – 12:07 AM
Cam Johnson 3.
Timeout #Los Angeles.
#Lakers fans leaving.
#Suns up 20 with 5:16 left. – 12:07 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
How many guys do the Lakers have who would be rotation level players on playoff teams?
I got LeBron and Westbrook and ariza at this point….maybe Ellington can be a shooter for spot min on a playoff team – 12:05 AM
How many guys do the Lakers have who would be rotation level players on playoff teams?
I got LeBron and Westbrook and ariza at this point….maybe Ellington can be a shooter for spot min on a playoff team – 12:05 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Yup, whatever you do, Phoenix, don’t you dare attempt to stop LeBron James dribbling on the fast break. Pitiful! – 12:04 AM
Yup, whatever you do, Phoenix, don’t you dare attempt to stop LeBron James dribbling on the fast break. Pitiful! – 12:04 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
It’s crazy that LeBron is still shouldering this heavy of a load in his 19th season, just nine days away from his 37th birthday. – 12:04 AM
It’s crazy that LeBron is still shouldering this heavy of a load in his 19th season, just nine days away from his 37th birthday. – 12:04 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers have gotten seven points out of their non-LeBron/Russ starters.
SEVEN! – 12:01 AM
The Lakers have gotten seven points out of their non-LeBron/Russ starters.
SEVEN! – 12:01 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Why were the Lakers so high on Talen Horton-Tucker? Never understood. 27% three-point shooter is 0-7 tonight. – 12:01 AM
Why were the Lakers so high on Talen Horton-Tucker? Never understood. 27% three-point shooter is 0-7 tonight. – 12:01 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Fizdale takes his second timeout left with 9 mins remaining.
Suns go +3 with Paul/Booker/Ayton all resting while James is in. – 11:59 PM
Fizdale takes his second timeout left with 9 mins remaining.
Suns go +3 with Paul/Booker/Ayton all resting while James is in. – 11:59 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
LeBron’s doing everything else. Some of y’all just gotta shoot the ball. AK – 11:58 PM
LeBron’s doing everything else. Some of y’all just gotta shoot the ball. AK – 11:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Horton-Tucker is being booed as he’s 1-of-11 from the field, 0-for-6 from 3.
He’s coming off being in health and safety protocols. #Suns up 13 on #Lakers, – 11:57 PM
Horton-Tucker is being booed as he’s 1-of-11 from the field, 0-for-6 from 3.
He’s coming off being in health and safety protocols. #Suns up 13 on #Lakers, – 11:57 PM
roll 
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Westbrook turnover. Has 4 through three quarters.
For his career, he’s averaging 4.1
This season, it’s 4.5.
This is part of the package.
#Suns up 12 going into the fourth, 85-73. – 11:51 PM
Westbrook turnover. Has 4 through three quarters.
For his career, he’s averaging 4.1
This season, it’s 4.5.
This is part of the package.
#Suns up 12 going into the fourth, 85-73. – 11:51 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
LANDRY WITH ONE HAND. 🤯
Gettin’ it done on both ends. pic.twitter.com/WdtE7wwOLd – 11:51 PM
LANDRY WITH ONE HAND. 🤯
Gettin’ it done on both ends. pic.twitter.com/WdtE7wwOLd – 11:51 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Just looks like the Suns are toying with the Lakers. Just waiting to run away methodically – 11:51 PM
Just looks like the Suns are toying with the Lakers. Just waiting to run away methodically – 11:51 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
McGee is one of those guys whose decision-making on defense gets worse with age. Every time I’m about to tweet something good he’s doing on one end he makes a decision to meet a non-shooting ballhandler at the arc and get beat off the bounce 🤦🏾
#SunsLakers – 11:51 PM
McGee is one of those guys whose decision-making on defense gets worse with age. Every time I’m about to tweet something good he’s doing on one end he makes a decision to meet a non-shooting ballhandler at the arc and get beat off the bounce 🤦🏾
#SunsLakers – 11:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns’ offense lost a bit of rhythm in the back-half of the third quarter but LeBron needed to rest so it didn’t really matter much. Still holding a 12-point lead. – 11:51 PM
Suns’ offense lost a bit of rhythm in the back-half of the third quarter but LeBron needed to rest so it didn’t really matter much. Still holding a 12-point lead. – 11:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 85, LAL 73
Booker: 21 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 5-10 3P
Ayton: 17 Pts, 11 Reb, 8-10 FG
Bridges: 11 Pts, 4-14 FG
James: 27 Pts, 10-16 FG – 11:50 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 85, LAL 73
Booker: 21 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 5-10 3P
Ayton: 17 Pts, 11 Reb, 8-10 FG
Bridges: 11 Pts, 4-14 FG
James: 27 Pts, 10-16 FG – 11:50 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Meanwhile the five on the floor right now for the Lakers with LeBron on bench: Rondo, IT, Russ, THT and Ariza. DeAndre Jordan just checked in for Ariza and Ellington in for IT. – 11:48 PM
Meanwhile the five on the floor right now for the Lakers with LeBron on bench: Rondo, IT, Russ, THT and Ariza. DeAndre Jordan just checked in for Ariza and Ellington in for IT. – 11:48 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
current Lakers lineup on floor:
Westbrook
Rondo
Isaiah Thomas
THT
Ariza – 11:47 PM
current Lakers lineup on floor:
Westbrook
Rondo
Isaiah Thomas
THT
Ariza – 11:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker lob pass to McGee for one-handed finish. #Suns up 10 as Westbrook answers. – 11:46 PM
Booker lob pass to McGee for one-handed finish. #Suns up 10 as Westbrook answers. – 11:46 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Now LeBron is being attended to on the bench but doesn’t appear to be anything major. – 11:45 PM
Now LeBron is being attended to on the bench but doesn’t appear to be anything major. – 11:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shamet transition drive, scores, fouled by Ariza.
Hits FT. #Suns up 10. – 11:45 PM
Shamet transition drive, scores, fouled by Ariza.
Hits FT. #Suns up 10. – 11:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Landry Shamet and-1s against Trevor Ariza is the happiest Suns timeline – 11:45 PM
Landry Shamet and-1s against Trevor Ariza is the happiest Suns timeline – 11:45 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Big deal for the Lakers as they withstand pushes from Phoenix while shorthanded. Nearly three full quarters into the game, they only have five turnovers. AK – 11:44 PM
Big deal for the Lakers as they withstand pushes from Phoenix while shorthanded. Nearly three full quarters into the game, they only have five turnovers. AK – 11:44 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Great body control by Talen, warping himself around Devin Booker who was in position to draw a charge. We’ve seen Talen get into trouble on those types of situations before, but he has the ability to adjust at speed, and the reach to contort his limbs around Booker to finish. – 11:43 PM
Great body control by Talen, warping himself around Devin Booker who was in position to draw a charge. We’ve seen Talen get into trouble on those types of situations before, but he has the ability to adjust at speed, and the reach to contort his limbs around Booker to finish. – 11:43 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
LeBron James is on the bench now getting a breather and a good sign is that he is not having his ankle or foot looked at. – 11:43 PM
LeBron James is on the bench now getting a breather and a good sign is that he is not having his ankle or foot looked at. – 11:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton gave James a bump in trying to get transition post position, but James gave a little extra on the reaction as he jumped into the air.
Foul on Ayton. #Suns lead down to five. – 11:42 PM
Ayton gave James a bump in trying to get transition post position, but James gave a little extra on the reaction as he jumped into the air.
Foul on Ayton. #Suns lead down to five. – 11:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron makes both FTs. #Lakers 28th in NBA in FTs at 72.8%
Tonight? 8-of-11 (72.7%).
#Suns up six on #Lakers – 11:38 PM
LeBron makes both FTs. #Lakers 28th in NBA in FTs at 72.8%
Tonight? 8-of-11 (72.7%).
#Suns up six on #Lakers – 11:38 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
One Lakers fan kept yelling to Chris Paul: “No rings! You’re not going to get one!” – 11:38 PM
One Lakers fan kept yelling to Chris Paul: “No rings! You’re not going to get one!” – 11:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
That was some veteran time buying from LeBron after the foul. Looked at his leg, tightened up his laces and walked it off, which is brilliant on a couple of levels. – 11:37 PM
That was some veteran time buying from LeBron after the foul. Looked at his leg, tightened up his laces and walked it off, which is brilliant on a couple of levels. – 11:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Lakers roster is hilarious. I’m not sure i’d willingly add any one of their players to Denver’s roster for free other than LeBron, AD, and THT. – 11:37 PM
The Lakers roster is hilarious. I’m not sure i’d willingly add any one of their players to Denver’s roster for free other than LeBron, AD, and THT. – 11:37 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Looked like a painful sprain for LeBron. All his weight on one foot. That ankle is gonna blow up like a balloon when he takes that shoe off. Hopefully it’s a minor tweak, but his reaction didn’t seem that way. Surprised he’s out there. – 11:36 PM
Looked like a painful sprain for LeBron. All his weight on one foot. That ankle is gonna blow up like a balloon when he takes that shoe off. Hopefully it’s a minor tweak, but his reaction didn’t seem that way. Surprised he’s out there. – 11:36 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Looks like LeBron James landed awkwardly on his left foot. He is walking around and staying in the game. Appears to be OK. – 11:36 PM
Looks like LeBron James landed awkwardly on his left foot. He is walking around and staying in the game. Appears to be OK. – 11:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ties shoes tighter. Walking as #Suns are challenging foul on Crowder
Chris Paul called for technical foul. – 11:35 PM
Ties shoes tighter. Walking as #Suns are challenging foul on Crowder
Chris Paul called for technical foul. – 11:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Uh oh. LeBron James down and slapping the floor after twisting his ankle landing on Jae Crowder’s foot – 11:35 PM
Uh oh. LeBron James down and slapping the floor after twisting his ankle landing on Jae Crowder’s foot – 11:35 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
LerBron is up and trying to walk it off, on hisown power. He is standing on his own. Meanwhile, Chris Paul just got a technical foul. – 11:35 PM
LerBron is up and trying to walk it off, on hisown power. He is standing on his own. Meanwhile, Chris Paul just got a technical foul. – 11:35 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
And now LeBron James is down pounding on the floor in pain after a driving layup attempt in the paint. – 11:34 PM
And now LeBron James is down pounding on the floor in pain after a driving layup attempt in the paint. – 11:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron grabbing at left ankle after missing spin move and landing. – 11:34 PM
LeBron grabbing at left ankle after missing spin move and landing. – 11:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Lakers get a bit of momentum and then Carmelo Anthony gets tossed. They can’t afford that. One of the few guys playing well for them. – 11:33 PM
Lakers get a bit of momentum and then Carmelo Anthony gets tossed. They can’t afford that. One of the few guys playing well for them. – 11:33 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Carmelo Anthony was just assessed his second technical and has been ejected from the game. The Suns have a 70-64 lead over the Lakers with 6:25 left in the third. – 11:33 PM
Carmelo Anthony was just assessed his second technical and has been ejected from the game. The Suns have a 70-64 lead over the Lakers with 6:25 left in the third. – 11:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder getting another Laker tossed? Standard night in LA. – 11:33 PM
Jae Crowder getting another Laker tossed? Standard night in LA. – 11:33 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Carmelo has to be smarter, u already have a tech, team needs you on the floor… – 11:33 PM
Carmelo has to be smarter, u already have a tech, team needs you on the floor… – 11:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Carmelo Anthony picks up 2nd technical.
Ejection.
Chris Paul was pointing the tunnel saying he’s out, he’s out.
Booker hits tech Ft. #Suns up six. – 11:33 PM
Carmelo Anthony picks up 2nd technical.
Ejection.
Chris Paul was pointing the tunnel saying he’s out, he’s out.
Booker hits tech Ft. #Suns up six. – 11:33 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Carmelo Anthony has been ejected for his second technical. The first came when he and Jae Crowder were talking to each other. The second came after he said something to an official over a non-call on his 3-point miss. – 11:33 PM
Carmelo Anthony has been ejected for his second technical. The first came when he and Jae Crowder were talking to each other. The second came after he said something to an official over a non-call on his 3-point miss. – 11:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Perfectly natural bucking bronco shooting motion from Melo on that one – 11:31 PM
Perfectly natural bucking bronco shooting motion from Melo on that one – 11:31 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Isaiah Thomas tried to draw a Chris-Paul like charge on Chris Paul. Instead, IT was charged for the foul. – 11:30 PM
Isaiah Thomas tried to draw a Chris-Paul like charge on Chris Paul. Instead, IT was charged for the foul. – 11:30 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Side stepping his way to another three. 👌
@Devin Booker | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/2wpXsnYFhX – 11:28 PM
Side stepping his way to another three. 👌
@Devin Booker | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/2wpXsnYFhX – 11:28 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
DeAndre Jordan at least appeared to THINK about jumping a couple times on the defensive end here, so maybe that’s progress? pic.twitter.com/zwhfQRYvnb – 11:26 PM
DeAndre Jordan at least appeared to THINK about jumping a couple times on the defensive end here, so maybe that’s progress? pic.twitter.com/zwhfQRYvnb – 11:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Just one of the stretches from Devin Booker and the Suns where they know they’re better than you and play like it. Phoenix on a 13-2 run to start the second half, up 13 – 11:25 PM
Just one of the stretches from Devin Booker and the Suns where they know they’re better than you and play like it. Phoenix on a 13-2 run to start the second half, up 13 – 11:25 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
After Lakers called a timeout, Isaiah Thomas tried to get a 3 up. Devin Booker wasn’t having it. He kept his hand up. Then, Booker patted IT on the head. – 11:25 PM
After Lakers called a timeout, Isaiah Thomas tried to get a 3 up. Devin Booker wasn’t having it. He kept his hand up. Then, Booker patted IT on the head. – 11:25 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Pretty sure we’re done here. Lakers’ energy changed after the last Booker 3. Fizdale saw it and called another timeout. – 11:25 PM
Pretty sure we’re done here. Lakers’ energy changed after the last Booker 3. Fizdale saw it and called another timeout. – 11:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Make a shot.”
Lakers fan.
#Suns up 13 as Ayton scores. Has 15 on 7-of-7 shooting.
Timeout #Lakers. 8:45 left in 3rd. – 11:25 PM
“Make a shot.”
Lakers fan.
#Suns up 13 as Ayton scores. Has 15 on 7-of-7 shooting.
Timeout #Lakers. 8:45 left in 3rd. – 11:25 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker hits a trio of 3s in the first 2 minutes of the second half after the Suns had 3 trey balls in the entire first half – 11:23 PM
Devin Booker hits a trio of 3s in the first 2 minutes of the second half after the Suns had 3 trey balls in the entire first half – 11:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
This has to be a first: Devin Booker had a long 2 changed to a 3-pointer.
It’s like spotting a unicorn in real life – 11:22 PM
This has to be a first: Devin Booker had a long 2 changed to a 3-pointer.
It’s like spotting a unicorn in real life – 11:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns start the 3rd quarter on a 7-0 run to build a 9-point lead. If the shots start falling… – 11:19 PM
Suns start the 3rd quarter on a 7-0 run to build a 9-point lead. If the shots start falling… – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker banker over Horton-Tucker.
Timeout Lakers.
#Suns open third on 7-0 burst. Up nine with 10:37 left.
The Lakers 1st two possessions of 2nd half.
James turnover.
Horton-Tucker missed tough 3. – 11:18 PM
Booker banker over Horton-Tucker.
Timeout Lakers.
#Suns open third on 7-0 burst. Up nine with 10:37 left.
The Lakers 1st two possessions of 2nd half.
James turnover.
Horton-Tucker missed tough 3. – 11:18 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Good game Laker Fans, can’t ask for anything more in the 1st half…Keep this a game and see if you can steal one at the end…Ariza great so far, need another role player to step up… – 11:16 PM
Good game Laker Fans, can’t ask for anything more in the 1st half…Keep this a game and see if you can steal one at the end…Ariza great so far, need another role player to step up… – 11:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns have the best record in the NBA, and the entire halftime show is about the 16-15 Lakers – 11:07 PM
The Suns have the best record in the NBA, and the entire halftime show is about the 16-15 Lakers – 11:07 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Spent over half his life in the NBA. And still doing this. pic.twitter.com/cy07ppJGBZ – 11:05 PM
Spent over half his life in the NBA. And still doing this. pic.twitter.com/cy07ppJGBZ – 11:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 54 #Lakers 52 Half.
PHX: Ayton 13 (11 in 1st quarter). 6-of-6 FGs. Booker 11 and 7. Team: 44.7% (3-of-22 on 3s: 2-of-13 in 1st half).
LAL: James 19 (9-of-13 FGs), Westbrook 10 (5-of-11). Team: 44.9% FG (6-of-17 on 3s).
Turnovers: PHX 5 (2 LAL points) LAL 3 (4 PHX points) – 11:02 PM
#Suns 54 #Lakers 52 Half.
PHX: Ayton 13 (11 in 1st quarter). 6-of-6 FGs. Booker 11 and 7. Team: 44.7% (3-of-22 on 3s: 2-of-13 in 1st half).
LAL: James 19 (9-of-13 FGs), Westbrook 10 (5-of-11). Team: 44.9% FG (6-of-17 on 3s).
Turnovers: PHX 5 (2 LAL points) LAL 3 (4 PHX points) – 11:02 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Suns are 3 of 22 from three and up 2 at the half. I think they will be ok – 11:01 PM
Suns are 3 of 22 from three and up 2 at the half. I think they will be ok – 11:01 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns 3-of-22 from 3 and still up 2 at the half.
LeBron has been great with 19 points but Suns have mostly done their job. Five of his nine FGs have been long jumpers.
Phoenix won’t be in any trouble if that execution on both ends is back for the second half. – 11:01 PM
Suns 3-of-22 from 3 and still up 2 at the half.
LeBron has been great with 19 points but Suns have mostly done their job. Five of his nine FGs have been long jumpers.
Phoenix won’t be in any trouble if that execution on both ends is back for the second half. – 11:01 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Such a smart dive by LeBron, giving THT an outlet on a drive with nowhere to go, and clock running down. Dude just sees everything. AK – 11:01 PM
Such a smart dive by LeBron, giving THT an outlet on a drive with nowhere to go, and clock running down. Dude just sees everything. AK – 11:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Phoenix runs such great lob plays in SLOB situations. Ayton obviously makes a lot of that possible but Monty Williams is also just such a nice play-designer. – 11:00 PM
Phoenix runs such great lob plays in SLOB situations. Ayton obviously makes a lot of that possible but Monty Williams is also just such a nice play-designer. – 11:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 54, LAL 52
Ayton: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 6-6 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 4-8 FG
Bridges: 9 Pts, 3-11 FG
James: 19 Pts, 9-13 FG
PHX: 3-22 3P – 11:00 PM
Halftime: PHX 54, LAL 52
Ayton: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 6-6 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 4-8 FG
Bridges: 9 Pts, 3-11 FG
James: 19 Pts, 9-13 FG
PHX: 3-22 3P – 11:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
After Chris Paul drew that charge, LeBron James had the kind of reaction that would make me not surprised if LeBron never invited CP on the banana boat again – 10:59 PM
After Chris Paul drew that charge, LeBron James had the kind of reaction that would make me not surprised if LeBron never invited CP on the banana boat again – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron dunk, called for delay of game as ball went out of bounds after he slammed to to the floor. #Suns up two. – 10:59 PM
LeBron dunk, called for delay of game as ball went out of bounds after he slammed to to the floor. #Suns up two. – 10:59 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Trevor Ariza is why I’d prefer the Lakers trade for a guard over a forward, if possible.
He can’t play starter minutes anymore but I feel pretty comfortable with him closing at the non-LeBron forward spot. There’s no 3-and-D guard currently on the roster I can say that about. – 10:58 PM
Trevor Ariza is why I’d prefer the Lakers trade for a guard over a forward, if possible.
He can’t play starter minutes anymore but I feel pretty comfortable with him closing at the non-LeBron forward spot. There’s no 3-and-D guard currently on the roster I can say that about. – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul takes charge as LeBron James ran into him after making the pass.
Foul on James.
Then Paul hits midrange shot. #Suns up four. – 10:58 PM
Chris Paul takes charge as LeBron James ran into him after making the pass.
Foul on James.
Then Paul hits midrange shot. #Suns up four. – 10:58 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Cool to see Trevor Ariza out there. Still can’t believe it took him this long to get back in Purple and Gold, but cool to see him back in LA. – 10:55 PM
Cool to see Trevor Ariza out there. Still can’t believe it took him this long to get back in Purple and Gold, but cool to see him back in LA. – 10:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker having words with referee after traveling call.
#Lakers fans called for technical foul.
Didn’t happen. #Suns up 50-47 late in 1st half. – 10:54 PM
Booker having words with referee after traveling call.
#Lakers fans called for technical foul.
Didn’t happen. #Suns up 50-47 late in 1st half. – 10:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are 3-for-22 from 3-point range, but the majority of them have been wide open and they’re still up by 1. Some of those looks start falling and this quickly becomes a blowout – 10:53 PM
Suns are 3-for-22 from 3-point range, but the majority of them have been wide open and they’re still up by 1. Some of those looks start falling and this quickly becomes a blowout – 10:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Trade DeAndre Jordan back to Brooklyn for the Kyle Korver copy machine. – 10:53 PM
Trade DeAndre Jordan back to Brooklyn for the Kyle Korver copy machine. – 10:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
When did Sean Payton take over the Los Angeles Lakers coaching job – 10:52 PM
When did Sean Payton take over the Los Angeles Lakers coaching job – 10:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Maybe the Lakers’ universal disdain for Jae Crowder will jumpstart their team chemistry. – 10:52 PM
Maybe the Lakers’ universal disdain for Jae Crowder will jumpstart their team chemistry. – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Techs on Crowder, Anthony. #Suns up four after Payne 3-point play. – 10:52 PM
Techs on Crowder, Anthony. #Suns up four after Payne 3-point play. – 10:52 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
mikal bridges remaining aggressive on offense despite a lackluster shooting night is the kind of growth you truly, actually, entirely love* to see
(*unless you’re one of the 29 teams for which he doesn’t play) – 10:52 PM
mikal bridges remaining aggressive on offense despite a lackluster shooting night is the kind of growth you truly, actually, entirely love* to see
(*unless you’re one of the 29 teams for which he doesn’t play) – 10:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James subs in for Deandre Jordan. That might mitigate the Lakers’ big-man issue, but yet another responsibility for LeBron to handle. – 10:50 PM
LeBron James subs in for Deandre Jordan. That might mitigate the Lakers’ big-man issue, but yet another responsibility for LeBron to handle. – 10:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges drive, stop, reverse, fouled by Jordan.
#Suns up three as Bridges completes 3-point play. – 10:50 PM
Bridges drive, stop, reverse, fouled by Jordan.
#Suns up three as Bridges completes 3-point play. – 10:50 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think Jokic, Gobert and Embiid are pretty comfortably the All-NBA centers, and Karl-Anthony Towns is probably fourth, but Ayton is absolutely in the conversation if there’s an injury or two. Pretty meaningful considering his upcoming contract negotiations. – 10:47 PM
I think Jokic, Gobert and Embiid are pretty comfortably the All-NBA centers, and Karl-Anthony Towns is probably fourth, but Ayton is absolutely in the conversation if there’s an injury or two. Pretty meaningful considering his upcoming contract negotiations. – 10:47 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Lakers are so embarrassing with their lack of rim protection. And it happens all the time. – 10:46 PM
The Lakers are so embarrassing with their lack of rim protection. And it happens all the time. – 10:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges block on Westbrook, who fouls him after falling down.
Tie game as Ayton scores inside. Now 6-of-6 for 13 points.
42-42. #Suns #Lakers – 10:46 PM
Bridges block on Westbrook, who fouls him after falling down.
Tie game as Ayton scores inside. Now 6-of-6 for 13 points.
42-42. #Suns #Lakers – 10:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Lol you just knew Mikal Bridges was going to swat that as soon as Westbrook went into his shooting motion – 10:45 PM
Lol you just knew Mikal Bridges was going to swat that as soon as Westbrook went into his shooting motion – 10:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker with 11 as he and Ayton return to the floor. #Suns down two. – 10:44 PM
Booker with 11 as he and Ayton return to the floor. #Suns down two. – 10:44 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Ariza. In a Lakers uniform. On home court.
It’s just right. pic.twitter.com/PbfkSXSOOH – 10:41 PM
Ariza. In a Lakers uniform. On home court.
It’s just right. pic.twitter.com/PbfkSXSOOH – 10:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns have the advantage still if this turns into mismatch hunting but it’s gotta be with the ball moving still. Ball movement has been there tonight. – 10:41 PM
Suns have the advantage still if this turns into mismatch hunting but it’s gotta be with the ball moving still. Ball movement has been there tonight. – 10:41 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Suns 2-18 from 3 so far, and it’s not like the Lakers are contesting a lot of them. – 10:41 PM
Suns 2-18 from 3 so far, and it’s not like the Lakers are contesting a lot of them. – 10:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 3-of-20 from 3.
Went 2-of-13 in 1st quarter.
Still only down six, 42-36, with 6:24 left in 1st half. #Lakers – 10:41 PM
#Suns 3-of-20 from 3.
Went 2-of-13 in 1st quarter.
Still only down six, 42-36, with 6:24 left in 1st half. #Lakers – 10:41 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Melo on an island defending CP3 is not gonna end well. AK – 10:40 PM
Melo on an island defending CP3 is not gonna end well. AK – 10:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Lakers playing downhill and consistently getting to rim.
#Suns down four as Paul completes 3-point play. – 10:38 PM
#Lakers playing downhill and consistently getting to rim.
#Suns down four as Paul completes 3-point play. – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got back-to-back open 3s from Johnson and Paul.
Both missed.
Then Ariza hits 3 as McGee fouls the screener, Thomas.
So Thomas gets the FT. Makes it. #Suns down eight. – 10:36 PM
Got back-to-back open 3s from Johnson and Paul.
Both missed.
Then Ariza hits 3 as McGee fouls the screener, Thomas.
So Thomas gets the FT. Makes it. #Suns down eight. – 10:36 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
The Lakers strategy of giving the Suns wide open 3’s and praying they miss has been remarkably effective thus far – 10:36 PM
The Lakers strategy of giving the Suns wide open 3’s and praying they miss has been remarkably effective thus far – 10:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
JaVale McGee (6 points, 5 rebounds, 3-4 FG) and Deandre Ayton (11 points, 3 rebounds, 5-5 FG) are feasting on the interior against the smaller Lakers tonight. The problem is the Suns just can’t buy a bucket from the perimeter (2-for-18) – 10:35 PM
JaVale McGee (6 points, 5 rebounds, 3-4 FG) and Deandre Ayton (11 points, 3 rebounds, 5-5 FG) are feasting on the interior against the smaller Lakers tonight. The problem is the Suns just can’t buy a bucket from the perimeter (2-for-18) – 10:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The degree of difficulty on some of McGee’s releases around the basket.
Crazy. #Suns down two. – 10:34 PM
The degree of difficulty on some of McGee’s releases around the basket.
Crazy. #Suns down two. – 10:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Lakers staying small.
Westbrook, Thomas, Anthony, James, Ariza.
Monty Williams said he expected Lakers to go to this moving forward after seeing it in #Bulls game. #Suns down one. – 10:32 PM
#Lakers staying small.
Westbrook, Thomas, Anthony, James, Ariza.
Monty Williams said he expected Lakers to go to this moving forward after seeing it in #Bulls game. #Suns down one. – 10:32 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Good energy.
@LeBron James: 10 pts
@Russell Westbrook: 8 pts, 4 reb pic.twitter.com/H4EYF1WQz8 – 10:30 PM
Good energy.
@LeBron James: 10 pts
@Russell Westbrook: 8 pts, 4 reb pic.twitter.com/H4EYF1WQz8 – 10:30 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers open 25-24 lead over Suns end of first quarter behind 10 points from LeBron James and 8 points from Russell Westbrook. – 10:30 PM
Lakers open 25-24 lead over Suns end of first quarter behind 10 points from LeBron James and 8 points from Russell Westbrook. – 10:30 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty talks a lot about looking at shot quality as opposed to the actual %s the Suns shot and that quarter was a prime example.
Those will start to go down. – 10:29 PM
Monty talks a lot about looking at shot quality as opposed to the actual %s the Suns shot and that quarter was a prime example.
Those will start to go down. – 10:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
This Westbrook-Booker matchup?
#Suns down one as stars are showing up.
Ayton. 11. Booker 9 for Phoenix.
James 10, Westbrook 8 for L.A. – 10:29 PM
This Westbrook-Booker matchup?
#Suns down one as stars are showing up.
Ayton. 11. Booker 9 for Phoenix.
James 10, Westbrook 8 for L.A. – 10:29 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
After Q1: Lakers 25, Suns 24.
Funky game. LeBron got out to a rousing start with 10 points, but the second unit was a weird one, letting the Suns make this neck-and-neck. There’s been some good things, but it feels like the Lakers are trying to feel out lineup issues w/o Davis. – 10:29 PM
After Q1: Lakers 25, Suns 24.
Funky game. LeBron got out to a rousing start with 10 points, but the second unit was a weird one, letting the Suns make this neck-and-neck. There’s been some good things, but it feels like the Lakers are trying to feel out lineup issues w/o Davis. – 10:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: LAL 25, PHX 24
Ayton: 11 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-5 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-5 3P
James: 10 Pts, 5-7 FG
Suns shot 2-for-13 from 3 and 9-for-25 overall and are only down by 1 – 10:28 PM
End of 1Q: LAL 25, PHX 24
Ayton: 11 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-5 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-5 3P
James: 10 Pts, 5-7 FG
Suns shot 2-for-13 from 3 and 9-for-25 overall and are only down by 1 – 10:28 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Devin Booker is enjoying going at Russell Westbrook on both sides of the court. – 10:27 PM
Devin Booker is enjoying going at Russell Westbrook on both sides of the court. – 10:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns current lineup: Payne, Shamet, Booker, Johnson, McGee.
Thoughts? – 10:26 PM
#Suns current lineup: Payne, Shamet, Booker, Johnson, McGee.
Thoughts? – 10:26 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👑 Watch the Throne 9s for @LeBron James tonight! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/GULOD3X1dQ – 10:26 PM
👑 Watch the Throne 9s for @LeBron James tonight! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/GULOD3X1dQ – 10:26 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Lakers respond with going small by posting up their small ball 5 on b2b possessions
Suns now in the lead – 10:26 PM
Lakers respond with going small by posting up their small ball 5 on b2b possessions
Suns now in the lead – 10:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Lakers going small. Westbrook, Thomas, Ariza, Carmelo and Rondo.
Looks like Ariza at the five. #Suns – 10:24 PM
#Lakers going small. Westbrook, Thomas, Ariza, Carmelo and Rondo.
Looks like Ariza at the five. #Suns – 10:24 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Deandre Ayton, having an All-Star season. His patience and touch around the rim… – 10:22 PM
Deandre Ayton, having an All-Star season. His patience and touch around the rim… – 10:22 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A Long Two for Devin Booker appeared to be the Suns’ first 3 to fall but not yet.
With all the missed shots it’s still a tie game. – 10:22 PM
A Long Two for Devin Booker appeared to be the Suns’ first 3 to fall but not yet.
With all the missed shots it’s still a tie game. – 10:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Hahahahaha “finally the Suns get a 3-pointer to fall!”
It was a Devin Booker long 2 – 10:21 PM
Hahahahaha “finally the Suns get a 3-pointer to fall!”
It was a Devin Booker long 2 – 10:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker jumper. First hit on four attempts. #Suns tie game up.
Timeout #Lakers. 2:28 left in 1st. – 10:21 PM
Booker jumper. First hit on four attempts. #Suns tie game up.
Timeout #Lakers. 2:28 left in 1st. – 10:21 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
“Watch The Throne” 9s for @LeBron James tonight 👑 pic.twitter.com/BQtQxDqOQS – 10:21 PM
“Watch The Throne” 9s for @LeBron James tonight 👑 pic.twitter.com/BQtQxDqOQS – 10:21 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
i was not emotionally prepared to see russ, isaiah thomas and rondo on the court at the same time – 10:20 PM
i was not emotionally prepared to see russ, isaiah thomas and rondo on the court at the same time – 10:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McGee has been the best #Suns addition, is playing well and been a huge difference maker this season.
BUT
When Ayton is 5-of-5 for 11 points, would you have taken him out?
#Suns are sticking with usual rotation. McGee already has two rebounds and block.
Just asking. #Suns – 10:20 PM
McGee has been the best #Suns addition, is playing well and been a huge difference maker this season.
BUT
When Ayton is 5-of-5 for 11 points, would you have taken him out?
#Suns are sticking with usual rotation. McGee already has two rebounds and block.
Just asking. #Suns – 10:20 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
2⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ assists!
@Devin Booker becomes the 6th-youngest in @NBA history to 9K PTS & 2K ASTS, trailing only Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James & Gilbert Arenas. pic.twitter.com/v8cJehYh9O – 10:18 PM
2⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ assists!
@Devin Booker becomes the 6th-youngest in @NBA history to 9K PTS & 2K ASTS, trailing only Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James & Gilbert Arenas. pic.twitter.com/v8cJehYh9O – 10:18 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
LeBron at the 5. That’s a matchup DA has been able to handle in the past, going back to his rookie year. Suns will run ball screen after ball screen to try and wear James out. – 10:18 PM
LeBron at the 5. That’s a matchup DA has been able to handle in the past, going back to his rookie year. Suns will run ball screen after ball screen to try and wear James out. – 10:18 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Are we supposed to be concentrating on something other than that guy in the remarkable purple suit next to where Crowder went out of bounds? – 10:17 PM
Are we supposed to be concentrating on something other than that guy in the remarkable purple suit next to where Crowder went out of bounds? – 10:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Lakers have no answer for Ayton. Has 11 on 5-of-5 shooting. #Suns down five. – 10:17 PM
#Lakers have no answer for Ayton. Has 11 on 5-of-5 shooting. #Suns down five. – 10:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder diving over chairs, people, landed on other side. #Suns down seven. – 10:17 PM
Crowder diving over chairs, people, landed on other side. #Suns down seven. – 10:17 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns 0-for-6 from 3, two misses for Bridges in the short midrange he normally makes and two turnovers from Booker.
BUT Ayton has 9 of the Suns’ 11 points and is keeping ’em within range despite all that. – 10:16 PM
Suns 0-for-6 from 3, two misses for Bridges in the short midrange he normally makes and two turnovers from Booker.
BUT Ayton has 9 of the Suns’ 11 points and is keeping ’em within range despite all that. – 10:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton: 9 points, 4-4 FG
Rest of Suns: 2 points, 1-9 FG
DA is carrying the offense so far – 10:16 PM
Deandre Ayton: 9 points, 4-4 FG
Rest of Suns: 2 points, 1-9 FG
DA is carrying the offense so far – 10:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges starts 0-for-5, Suns are 3-for-11 and 0-for-6 from 3 and the Suns have 6 points in 6 minutes. I’ve seen better starts. – 10:14 PM
Mikal Bridges starts 0-for-5, Suns are 3-for-11 and 0-for-6 from 3 and the Suns have 6 points in 6 minutes. I’ve seen better starts. – 10:14 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron setting the tone with his aggressiveness. His teammates are following suit – 10:14 PM
LeBron setting the tone with his aggressiveness. His teammates are following suit – 10:14 PM
John Ireland @LAIreland
If you’re looking for the Lakers on the radio, we’re on 1110 AM tonight. Rams on 710.
Lakers off to a good start–lead 12-6 over the Suns, 6:56 to go in first quarter #Lakers – 10:11 PM
If you’re looking for the Lakers on the radio, we’re on 1110 AM tonight. Rams on 710.
Lakers off to a good start–lead 12-6 over the Suns, 6:56 to go in first quarter #Lakers – 10:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jae Crowder caught an inadvertent hand in his face from James after a finish and was trying to shake it off. Suns call a timeout down 12-6 early. – 10:11 PM
Jae Crowder caught an inadvertent hand in his face from James after a finish and was trying to shake it off. Suns call a timeout down 12-6 early. – 10:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Looks like Jae Crowder took a hand to the face from LeBron James on that drive. Suns down 12-6 early – 10:10 PM
Looks like Jae Crowder took a hand to the face from LeBron James on that drive. Suns down 12-6 early – 10:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder took shot to face from James on that finish by James.
Timeout #Suns. Down 12-6 with 6:56 left in first quarter. – 10:09 PM
Crowder took shot to face from James on that finish by James.
Timeout #Suns. Down 12-6 with 6:56 left in first quarter. – 10:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Couple of wild passes leads to 2 early turnovers for Devin Booker. Still a bit of rust to shake off after all – 10:09 PM
Couple of wild passes leads to 2 early turnovers for Devin Booker. Still a bit of rust to shake off after all – 10:09 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Devin Booker threw an errant pass that flew over the courtside fans. Jeanie Buss caught the ball in her seat. – 10:08 PM
Devin Booker threw an errant pass that flew over the courtside fans. Jeanie Buss caught the ball in her seat. – 10:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron four points. #Suns down 10-6 as Ayton answers. Has four as well. – 10:07 PM
LeBron four points. #Suns down 10-6 as Ayton answers. Has four as well. – 10:07 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Chris Paul made it a point to get DeAndre Jordan to switch so he could attack one-on-one. After pulling up for a mid-range, CP talking trash to his former teammate afterwards – 10:05 PM
Chris Paul made it a point to get DeAndre Jordan to switch so he could attack one-on-one. After pulling up for a mid-range, CP talking trash to his former teammate afterwards – 10:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Crowder on James but Suns switching a lot
Westbrook on Paul
THT on Booker – 10:04 PM
Crowder on James but Suns switching a lot
Westbrook on Paul
THT on Booker – 10:04 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his 5,000th career rebound tonight.
Among players who have debuted since the ABA-NBA merger, only Dwight Howard reached 10,000 points and 5,000 rebounds at a younger age. pic.twitter.com/SJ8gFzyEVO – 10:03 PM
The @Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his 5,000th career rebound tonight.
Among players who have debuted since the ABA-NBA merger, only Dwight Howard reached 10,000 points and 5,000 rebounds at a younger age. pic.twitter.com/SJ8gFzyEVO – 10:03 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
before suns and lakers tip off, here’s a column i wrote today about how anthony davis hasn’t been the savior los angeles thought he’d be: si.com/nba/2021/12/21… – 9:59 PM
before suns and lakers tip off, here’s a column i wrote today about how anthony davis hasn’t been the savior los angeles thought he’d be: si.com/nba/2021/12/21… – 9:59 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
THT 🔙
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/qb8tIF0bWh – 9:50 PM
THT 🔙
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/qb8tIF0bWh – 9:50 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Jalen Ramsey with the rock the baby celebration that Russell Westbrook does. – 9:34 PM
Jalen Ramsey with the rock the baby celebration that Russell Westbrook does. – 9:34 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
David Fizdale on LeBron’s workload: “I’m not here that long. That’s easy for me to say as an assistant. Obviously, the higher ups & our medical team would have to make those decisions. But the way he prepares himself & the liveliness he brings to the game, I don’t.” – 9:32 PM
David Fizdale on LeBron’s workload: “I’m not here that long. That’s easy for me to say as an assistant. Obviously, the higher ups & our medical team would have to make those decisions. But the way he prepares himself & the liveliness he brings to the game, I don’t.” – 9:32 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lakers are starting LeBron James, Talen Horton-Tucker, DeAndre Jordan, Wayne Ellington and Russell Westbrook – 9:31 PM
Lakers are starting LeBron James, Talen Horton-Tucker, DeAndre Jordan, Wayne Ellington and Russell Westbrook – 9:31 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers’ acting coach David Fizdale: “We have to understand that everyone on this team is a role player when it comes to taking care of the basketball and when it comes to blocking out. Right now, we’re getting our butt kicked in the possession game.” – 9:13 PM
Lakers’ acting coach David Fizdale: “We have to understand that everyone on this team is a role player when it comes to taking care of the basketball and when it comes to blocking out. Right now, we’re getting our butt kicked in the possession game.” – 9:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I think if you listen to the narratives and storylines early in the season, you probably wouldn’t think so, but I think when you step on the court, I think you feel a respect from the other teams.” #Suns coach Monty Williams. pic.twitter.com/0p3lbAuSqf – 9:11 PM
“I think if you listen to the narratives and storylines early in the season, you probably wouldn’t think so, but I think when you step on the court, I think you feel a respect from the other teams.” #Suns coach Monty Williams. pic.twitter.com/0p3lbAuSqf – 9:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
David Fizdale says Monty Williams is on the trajectory to becoming an “Hall of Fame” coach. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wbUiGIZgRA – 9:06 PM
David Fizdale says Monty Williams is on the trajectory to becoming an “Hall of Fame” coach. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wbUiGIZgRA – 9:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
the best part of LeBron’s cigar is you can tell it’s actually been smoked. – 8:51 PM
the best part of LeBron’s cigar is you can tell it’s actually been smoked. – 8:51 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Suns coach Monty Williams on Chris Paul addressing the group recently about the pandemic and increased cases, and how everyone “can do their part” to help keep the team safe pic.twitter.com/TYC7tIiooi – 8:44 PM
Suns coach Monty Williams on Chris Paul addressing the group recently about the pandemic and increased cases, and how everyone “can do their part” to help keep the team safe pic.twitter.com/TYC7tIiooi – 8:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
In response to rising cases, Monty Williams said Chris Paul addressed the Suns as a team about what they all can do to do their part in minimizing the spread of COVID and keeping each other safe – 8:42 PM
In response to rising cases, Monty Williams said Chris Paul addressed the Suns as a team about what they all can do to do their part in minimizing the spread of COVID and keeping each other safe – 8:42 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Suns coach Monty Williams on getting everyone’s best shot pic.twitter.com/QZevT3pOv1 – 8:40 PM
Suns coach Monty Williams on getting everyone’s best shot pic.twitter.com/QZevT3pOv1 – 8:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I haven’t seen that. I think he was even more focused.”
#Suns coach Monty Williams on Deandre Ayton not reacting negatively to not receiving the rookie max extension he wanted.
Ayton, #Suns didn’t agree to any sort of extension. – 8:40 PM
“I haven’t seen that. I think he was even more focused.”
#Suns coach Monty Williams on Deandre Ayton not reacting negatively to not receiving the rookie max extension he wanted.
Ayton, #Suns didn’t agree to any sort of extension. – 8:40 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Suns coach Monty Williams on Deandre Ayton’s maturity and how it’s grown even with not getting an extension this season pic.twitter.com/uiyGVctTp2 – 8:39 PM
Suns coach Monty Williams on Deandre Ayton’s maturity and how it’s grown even with not getting an extension this season pic.twitter.com/uiyGVctTp2 – 8:39 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks starting Sterling Brown, Frank Ntilikina, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight Powell and Jalen Brunson. Small, for sure, but it should be interesting. – 8:38 PM
Mavericks starting Sterling Brown, Frank Ntilikina, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight Powell and Jalen Brunson. Small, for sure, but it should be interesting. – 8:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They guard for 24 seconds.” David Fizdale on #Suns, who are a top 3 defense this season. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/yHHiP8cYi1 – 8:25 PM
“They guard for 24 seconds.” David Fizdale on #Suns, who are a top 3 defense this season. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/yHHiP8cYi1 – 8:25 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
David Fizdale on Suns coach Monty Williams and why he’s a “Hall-of-Fame” coach pic.twitter.com/yLQaKTnAvl – 8:23 PM
David Fizdale on Suns coach Monty Williams and why he’s a “Hall-of-Fame” coach pic.twitter.com/yLQaKTnAvl – 8:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker are available, #Lakers coach David Fizdale said as both have cleared health and safety protocols.
Said Horton-Tucker may get the start. #Lakers #Suns pic.twitter.com/EBLdCvt5hH – 8:20 PM
Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker are available, #Lakers coach David Fizdale said as both have cleared health and safety protocols.
Said Horton-Tucker may get the start. #Lakers #Suns pic.twitter.com/EBLdCvt5hH – 8:20 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
David Fizdale said THT and Dwight Howard will be available tonight vs Suns – 8:16 PM
David Fizdale said THT and Dwight Howard will be available tonight vs Suns – 8:16 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
David Fizdale: “THT and Dwight have cleared health and safety protocols, so they’ll be available tonight.” – 8:16 PM
David Fizdale: “THT and Dwight have cleared health and safety protocols, so they’ll be available tonight.” – 8:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Remember him?
Former #Suns guard Isaiah Thomas with #Lakers. pic.twitter.com/IdhZzkNNGt – 8:15 PM
Remember him?
Former #Suns guard Isaiah Thomas with #Lakers. pic.twitter.com/IdhZzkNNGt – 8:15 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Home floor. National TV.
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/uNsoSEwdO3 – 8:15 PM
Home floor. National TV.
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/uNsoSEwdO3 – 8:15 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
LAKERS/SUNS INURY UPDATE
Oram (right foot fracture, tripping over son’s Razor scooter) is out. pic.twitter.com/CPQ7L1UtSq – 7:23 PM
LAKERS/SUNS INURY UPDATE
Oram (right foot fracture, tripping over son’s Razor scooter) is out. pic.twitter.com/CPQ7L1UtSq – 7:23 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
ICYMI, some pregame listening: Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast. We talk about Anthony Davis’ present and future as a Laker cornerstone, and why fans will be watching Fizdale closely. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-… – 7:23 PM
ICYMI, some pregame listening: Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast. We talk about Anthony Davis’ present and future as a Laker cornerstone, and why fans will be watching Fizdale closely. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-… – 7:23 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lakers have signed Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day deal. They also waived Chaundee Brown Jr. and signed Mason Jones to a two-way contract. – 6:51 PM
Lakers have signed Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day deal. They also waived Chaundee Brown Jr. and signed Mason Jones to a two-way contract. – 6:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
News items today for the Lakers:
– Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker clear health and safety protocols.
– Signing of Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day contract.
– Waiving of Chaundee Brown.
– Signing of Mason Jones from the @SouthBayLakers to a 2-way contract. – 6:51 PM
News items today for the Lakers:
– Dwight Howard and Talen Horton-Tucker clear health and safety protocols.
– Signing of Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day contract.
– Waiving of Chaundee Brown.
– Signing of Mason Jones from the @SouthBayLakers to a 2-way contract. – 6:51 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
No Kristaps Porzingis tonight, the Mavs say.
With Maxi Kleber also out, I’d assume we see some Moses Brown or even Boban Marjanovic. Not sure how they’re gonna try and check KAT outside of Dwight Powell (and doubles). – 6:50 PM
No Kristaps Porzingis tonight, the Mavs say.
With Maxi Kleber also out, I’d assume we see some Moses Brown or even Boban Marjanovic. Not sure how they’re gonna try and check KAT outside of Dwight Powell (and doubles). – 6:50 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Russell Westbrook got a vote in The Athletic’s “Who will be the best player in the NBA five years from now” poll.
I don’t have any commentary on what I think 38-year-old Russell Westbrook will be as a player besides the obvious, but I thought people should see this. pic.twitter.com/93LLWDCOjC – 6:48 PM
Russell Westbrook got a vote in The Athletic’s “Who will be the best player in the NBA five years from now” poll.
I don’t have any commentary on what I think 38-year-old Russell Westbrook will be as a player besides the obvious, but I thought people should see this. pic.twitter.com/93LLWDCOjC – 6:48 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers also make it official that they’ve signed Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day contract: pic.twitter.com/owW1QTBKKJ – 6:47 PM
Lakers also make it official that they’ve signed Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day contract: pic.twitter.com/owW1QTBKKJ – 6:47 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
OFFICIAL: The Lakers have signed Mason Jones to a two-way contract and Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day contract. pic.twitter.com/IndPPwli5s – 6:45 PM
OFFICIAL: The Lakers have signed Mason Jones to a two-way contract and Jemerrio Jones to a 10-day contract. pic.twitter.com/IndPPwli5s – 6:45 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers make it official that they’ve waived Chaundee Brown and signed Mason Jones to a two-way contract: pic.twitter.com/5e9CjMgOCo – 6:44 PM
Lakers make it official that they’ve waived Chaundee Brown and signed Mason Jones to a two-way contract: pic.twitter.com/5e9CjMgOCo – 6:44 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kalamian said he talks to Hayes about using his body and physicality to his advantage. “We talk about his size more than anything.” Has compared him to guys with similar body structure, such as Westbrook and DeRozan. – 6:10 PM
Kalamian said he talks to Hayes about using his body and physicality to his advantage. “We talk about his size more than anything.” Has compared him to guys with similar body structure, such as Westbrook and DeRozan. – 6:10 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers waived Chaundee Brown to create a two-way roster spot for Mason Jones, league sources tell @TheAthletic. – 5:59 PM
The Lakers waived Chaundee Brown to create a two-way roster spot for Mason Jones, league sources tell @TheAthletic. – 5:59 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Can LeBron James handle an even bigger workload without Anthony Davis & a diminished Lakers’ roster? How does Devin Booker look after his return to the Suns? I discuss those storylines and more on @NBATV at 3:10 pm PT on.nba.com/3H7FNkX – 5:57 PM
Can LeBron James handle an even bigger workload without Anthony Davis & a diminished Lakers’ roster? How does Devin Booker look after his return to the Suns? I discuss those storylines and more on @NBATV at 3:10 pm PT on.nba.com/3H7FNkX – 5:57 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
A one of a kind game viewing experience. 🤩
@JimBeam Barrel Bar seats have just been released for our Christmas Day game vs. GSW, which include access to the complimentary buffet plus beer & wine. – 5:47 PM
A one of a kind game viewing experience. 🤩
@JimBeam Barrel Bar seats have just been released for our Christmas Day game vs. GSW, which include access to the complimentary buffet plus beer & wine. – 5:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
“Now that I got a piece of it, there’s nothing else that I can look back towards. People know what type of energy we’re on.”
I spoke with Devin Booker about being a 25-year-old vet, the stage of playing on Christmas and more (audio included in story): arizonasports.com/story/2943631/… – 5:28 PM
“Now that I got a piece of it, there’s nothing else that I can look back towards. People know what type of energy we’re on.”
I spoke with Devin Booker about being a 25-year-old vet, the stage of playing on Christmas and more (audio included in story): arizonasports.com/story/2943631/… – 5:28 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Congratulations to these Valley legends on being nominated! 👏
@Hoophall | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/28sFO2RNgN – 4:56 PM
Congratulations to these Valley legends on being nominated! 👏
@Hoophall | #ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/28sFO2RNgN – 4:56 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The Mavs have signed Marquese Chriss to a 10-day contract under the league’s Covid-related hardship allowance. 258 NBA games in 5 seasons with Phoenix, Houston, Cleveland and Golden State, avg 8 ppg and 5 rpg. He was the 8th pick of the 2016 Draft. – 4:45 PM
The Mavs have signed Marquese Chriss to a 10-day contract under the league’s Covid-related hardship allowance. 258 NBA games in 5 seasons with Phoenix, Houston, Cleveland and Golden State, avg 8 ppg and 5 rpg. He was the 8th pick of the 2016 Draft. – 4:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Mavericks have signed former #Suns forward Marquese Chriss to a 10-day contract under COVID-related hardship allowance. – 4:43 PM
#Mavericks have signed former #Suns forward Marquese Chriss to a 10-day contract under COVID-related hardship allowance. – 4:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘I got hit on my elbow’: #Suns All-Star Chris Paul explains grabbing left hand in Sunday’s win https://t.co/vfEmdqQYoX via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jWBeDCtccm – 4:17 PM
‘I got hit on my elbow’: #Suns All-Star Chris Paul explains grabbing left hand in Sunday’s win https://t.co/vfEmdqQYoX via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jWBeDCtccm – 4:17 PM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
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