When the final buzzer sounded on Sunday night, the game between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just come to a close; it shifted into scrutiny.

PHOENIX — The ultimate achievement of Sunday’s 116-114 theatrical Phoenix Suns loss to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t how they lost or even how they roared back inside the game’s chaos. It was how a rivalry going back decades has now been reignited to a peak temperature we haven’t seen in many years.

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

Enjoy all the the top moments and highlights from a six-game night in the NBA, featuring the return of LeBron James.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves will miss a chunk of time as the team is being 'cautious' about his left calf injury.

The Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Lakers with one clear goal: end their five-game skid against the Purple & Gold. Their last win over L.A.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have kept their family largely private, but Blue has had some moments in the spotlight this year, including during her mother’s Cowboy Carter Tour, where she performed as a dancer. Blue was most recently spotted late last month at Kelly Rowland’s concert, wearing a chic forest-green suit and pleated skirt.

Los Angeles struggled in a loss to the Spurs, who will join the Thunder, Knicks and Magic in Las Vegas for Saturday’s semifinals.