Los Angeles Lakers fans won’t forget Dillon Brooks’ villain turn in the 2023 playoffs when he was with the Memphis Grizzlies, which made Monday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns even worse. It was Brooks leading Phoenix with a monster performance and his usual trash talk. Lakers fans know he’s been yapping for years. That only worsened the nightmare.
The Suns snapped LA’s seven-game win streak behind a 33-point night from Brooks. He made 15 of his 26 field goal attempts and sparked Phoenix’s extended run in the second and third quarters to take control of the game. The veteran wing has sparred with LeBron James in the past, so fans know he was loving dominating the Lakers to kick off December.
The Lakers were on the second night of a back-to-back and getting ready to head to the East Coast for a three-game, four-night road trip. All the factors led to a forgettable night. Fans were still not happy that it was Brooks going off on them.
Lakers fans can’t believe Dillon Brooks buried them on nightmare night
Los Angeles has one of the best offenses in the NBA, but they couldn’t find their 3-point shooting on Monday night. It led to disappointing second and third quarters that swung the game for the Suns. Luka Doncic had a monster 38-point double-double, but it wasn’t enough.
Brooks finished with 33 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 33 minutes of action. There was plenty of trash talk as the 29-year-old got the latest laugh on LeBron and the Lakers. It was yet another fantastic performance for the Suns.
The Suns are 13-9 and are surprising everyone this season. Brooks has played a key role. Fans know his defense and energy are impactful. He gave the Grizzlies an edge they have been missing since his departure. Nobody thought Brooks would have a 30-point game against the Lakers, but it happened.
Brooks was feeling himself in Los Angeles. He even beat LeBron down the floor and was quick to use the GOAT’s celly against him.
DILLON BROOKS DUNKED ON LEBRON AND MOCKED HIS SHRUG CELLY 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/C0O9IFiTNH
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) December 2, 2025
Devin Booker was injured in the second quarter against the Lakers, but it didn’t matter. Brooks made sure the Suns weren’t losing this one.
The Lakers are 15-5 to start this season and look like serious contenders. This was a minor and disappointing setback. Luka Doncic has long had a rivalry with Booker, and LA fans know about the feud between LeBron and Brooks. Sadly, this game happened on the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers. They simply did not have it on Monday night.
Los Angeles Lakers fans are shocked that Dillon Brooks was the dominant force for the Suns. He certainly has made a massive impact in the desert. Phoenix looks like a playoff team, and winning in Los Angeles over the Lakers was just another feather in their cap.
Nobody thought it would be a Brooks 30-piece that stopped this win streak. Lakers fans were furious, but anything can happen in the NBA.
