Former NBA star Paul Pierce didn't hold back when he described the Lakers' poor decision-making in the final minutes of Sunday's win over the Suns.

The Suns' head coach Jordan Ott had a few choice words for the referees after his team's game against the Lakers.

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

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he was happy for Jarred Vanderbilt after the win against the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns on the road after an NBA Cup elimination. Despite injuries, the Suns, led by Dillon Brooks and coaching, have been competitive. The Lakers, coming off a defensive lapse, will rely on Luka Doncic and LeBron James against a tenacious Phoenix squad.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled their injury reports ahead of Sunday's battle at Mortgage Matchup Center, which is headlined by Devin Booker. Booker, who has missed Phoenix's last three games with a groin injury, is questionable.

Deandre Ayton called the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night emotional, after spending his early years in Phoenix.

The Phoenix Suns are nearing the end of a gruesome portion of their schedule, but not before a pair of meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State