The Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET at Mortgage Matchup Center with key injury concerns affecting both rosters.
Los Angeles enters with a 17–7 record and a one-game losing streak, while Phoenix holds a 14–11 mark, also coming off a loss.
The Lakers’ lineup is impacted by Austin Reaves, who is out with a left calf strain, and Maxi Kleber, sidelined due to a lumbar muscle strain. Bronny James is unavailable on assignment in the G League.
Luka Doncic leads the Lakers with 35.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game, while LeBron James adds 16.5 points and 7.6 assists, providing veteran leadership despite limited games played. Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton remain key contributors with 13.7 and 15.1 points per contest, respectively.
The Suns’ injury report features Devin Booker listed as questionable with right groin strain, while Dillon Brooks is also questionable with left Achilles soreness. Jalen Green and Isaiah Livers are out with right hamstring and hip strains, leaving gaps in Phoenix’s rotation.
Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen remain central to the Suns’ offense, averaging 13.1 and 16.5 points per game, while Mark Williams contributes 13.0 points and 8.4 rebounds. Royce O’Neale adds defensive versatility and secondary scoring with 10.5 points per contest.
The teams met once earlier this season, with Phoenix winning 125–108 in Los Angeles.
