The Lakers surrendered 45 points in a quarter in a journeyman's revenge game in Phoenix. Now a team that once knew itself is now strangers in its own locker room.

Austin Reaves returns from a calf injury, but the Lakers struggle mightily on defense, giving up 45 points in the third quarter of a 132-108 loss.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns/onsi as Suns Throttle Lakers in Statement Win Ahead of Christmas. PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns emerged past the Los Angeles Lakers in 132-108 fashion on Tuesday night. The Suns improved their record to 16-13 on the season while taking a 2-1 series lead over Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Dončić left the team's loss Saturday, Dec. 20 against the Clippers with a left leg contusion.

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to juggle injuries as they work through a demanding stretch of the schedule. Following another shorthanded outing, head coach JJ Redick offered clarity on where several key rotation pieces stand heading into the holiday slate.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been advised by an NBA insider to deal Austin Reaves to the Pelicans for two talented wing players.

As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.

As LeBron James approaches his 41st birthday at the end of December, things are starting to slow down for him. The star player for the Los Angeles Lakers has b

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