Suns Snap Lakers' 7-Game Winning Streak Behind Brooks' 33 Points
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In a pivotal road victory, the Phoenix Suns ended the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak on Monday, led by Dillon Brooks' 33-point performance. The Suns overcame the loss of Devin Booker, who suffered a groin injury in the first quarter and played only 10 minutes, scoring 11 points before exiting. Despite Booker's early departure, the Suns maintained their momentum, fueled by Collin Gillespie's 28 points, including 8 three-pointers, and Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin's 13 points each. Royce O'Neale contributed 11 assists to the team's win. The loss marked the Lakers' third defeat in 16 games, with Luka Doncic scoring 38 points and Austin Reaves adding 16 points. LeBron James returned to the court after missing Sunday's game with a sore foot, scoring 10 points and extending his double-digit scoring streak to 1,297 games. The Suns' 125-108 victory came despite losing Grayson Allen for the eighth time in nine games. Deandre Ayton, the first overall draft pick by the Suns in 2018, scored 12 points with nine rebounds against his former team. The Suns' defensive intensity picked up in the second quarter, leading to a 19-4 run that gave them a 66-52 lead at halftime. Phoenix maintained a strong lead, with Brooks adding 10 points in the third quarter, taking a 96-77 lead into the fourth quarter. The Suns' 32 points off 22 Lakers turnovers were pivotal in securing their win.
