"The Lakers' defense collapsed in a 132-108 loss to the Suns on Tuesday at Mortgage Matchup Center, giving up a season-high field goal percentage (59%), tying their mark for most points allowed this season. Led by 17-for-29 shooting from star guard Devin Booker (21 points) and Dillon Brooks (25 points), the Suns easily eclipsed the 56.5% they shot against the Lakers on Dec. 1."
"Playing without Luka Doncic, who is day to day with a left leg contusion he sustained Saturday against the Clippers, LeBron James led the Lakers with 23 points on seven-for-14 shooting. Deandre Ayton had a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double while Reaves came off the bench for the first time in two seasons and scored 17 points with two assists and three turnovers."
Austin Reaves returned from a left calf strain and scored 17 points off the bench, but the Lakers' defense faltered in a 132-108 loss to the Suns. Phoenix shot 59 percent overall, paced by Devin Booker (21 points on 17-for-29 shooting) and Dillon Brooks (25 points). The Lakers gave up a season-high field-goal percentage and tied their season high for points allowed, resulting in back-to-back losses for the first time this season. LeBron James led Los Angeles with 23 points, Deandre Ayton posted a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double, and the team entered Christmas play dealing with multiple injuries. Reaves had 775 minutes entering Tuesday, second-most on the team behind Rui Hachimura.
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