Great win at home against Lakers right before Christmas.
The Phoenix Suns delivered early presents to their fans just two days before Christmas and handing them a dominating win at home against Lebron James and company. Phoenix fans went home happy after watching a dominating 132-108 victory.
The Suns showed off their scoring depth on this night and how intense the defense can be.
Dillon Brooks led the way and this time not just emotionally. Brooks hit key three-pointers multiple times in this game, finishing with 25 points. Devin Booker was right behind Brooks with a double-double of 21 points and 11 assists.
Multiple players for the Phoenix Suns almost walked away with double-doubles.
Colin Gillespie had 16 points and 8 assists, and Mark Williams contributed 18 points with nine rebounds. Williams did dominate the paint in this game, giving multiple second chance points for the Suns.
Phoenix newly defined roster of scoring depth and unselfish basketball was on full display in this matchup.
In the beginning the Lakers and Suns went back and forth in a competitive game. Trading baskets in the first quarter.
Behind Devin Booker scoring in the second quarter the Phoenix Suns were able to secure a 67-57 lead going into halftime.
Multiple turnovers in the second quarter made it hard for the Lakers to ever get into a rhythm.
The "King" Lebron James led the Lakers with 23 points but did not get much support from the rest of the team.
To begin the second half the Phoenix Suns just took over the game and began to break away. Opening with a 16-4 run, scoring a total of 45 points in the third quarter while shooting 72-percent from the field.
To end the third quarter the Suns were leading 112-86, putting the game out of reach.
Phoenix did not let off the gas, even with the demanding lead. Continuing to force turnovers and play at a fast pace the Lakers could not keep up with. The Suns walked away with the 24-point victory and proved the can compete in the Western Conference.