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LeBron James’ Late Free Throws Lift Lakers Over Suns After Brooks Ejection

Devin Booker returned from a groin strain to lead Phoenix with 27 points.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after defeating the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 4, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks on in the second half during a game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Dec 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives between Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) and Mark Williams (15) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Los Angeles ripped a 24-0 second‑half run to build a 95-77 cushion before Phoenix stormed back to lead 114-113 with 12.2 seconds left.
  • Dillon Brooks drilled the go‑ahead 3 and was ejected seconds later for bumping James, a second technical that preceded a missed James technical free throw.
  • James drew a foul from Booker on a 3-point attempt with 3.9 seconds remaining and hit two of three to put the Lakers back in front.
  • James deflected Grayson Allen’s final 3-point try and Marcus Smart added a free throw after the rebound with 0.4 seconds left to close out the 116-114 win.
  • Luka Dončić scored 29 as the Lakers improved to 18-7, while Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 13 rebounds against his former team in Booker’s return.