December 24th - The Suns defeated the Lakers 132-108 . In terms of statistics, Booker led the Suns with 21 points and 11 assists, while Dillon added 25 points; for the Lakers, James scored 23 points and had 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to save the home team from defeat.

The Lakers started strong, with LaLavia scoring 5 consecutive points to give the team a 7-2 lead. The Suns quickly adjusted, with O'Neal and Booker scoring to close the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Suns led the Lakers 29-26 . In the second quarter, the Suns extended their lead to 8 points after Gillespie hit a three-pointer. The Lakers briefly narrowed the gap with outside shooting, but the Suns scored consecutive points at the end of the quarter to widen the lead again. At halftime, the Suns led 67-57 , maintaining control of the game.

After switching sides, the Suns started with a 12-2 run, quickly extending their lead to over 20 points. The Lakers couldn't contain the Suns' offense, and the gap continued to widen. After three quarters, the Suns had built a commanding 112-86 lead. In the final quarter, the Suns extended their lead to as much as 30 points midway through, effectively ending any suspense in the game. Ultimately, the Suns defeated the Lakers 132-108 .

Lakers player statistics

James had 23 points , 2 rebounds , and 6 assists; Reeves had 17 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists; Smart had 14 points , 3 rebounds , and 6 assists; Ayton had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist; Smith had 12 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist ; La Lavia had 12 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; Tiello had 6 points , 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Vanderbilt had 5 points , 5 rebounds, and 1 assist .

Suns player data

Dillon Brooks 25 points; Booker 21 points , 2 rebounds, 11 assists; Williams 18 points, 9 rebounds , 2 assists; Gillespie 16 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists; Buye 14 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists; O'Neal 12 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Goodwin 8 points, 1 rebound , 3 assists; Fleming 7 points, 2 rebounds; Iguodala 5 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists