Dillon Brooks trash-talks LeBron James as Suns end Lakers' win streak

Dillon Brooks trash-talks LeBron James as Suns end Lakers' win streakStory byDillon Brooks trash-talks LeBron James as Suns end Lakers' win streakElizabeth Flores, USA TODAYTue, December 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM UTC·1 min read

Dillon Brooks delivered an impressive performance in the Phoenix Suns' 125-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Dec. 1, ending the Lakers seven-game win streak and finishing the night with some trash talk.

In a game where the Suns' star player, Devin Booker, exited after only 10 minutes due to a strained right groin, Brooks stepped up significantly. He scored 23 points in the first half and finished the game with a total of 33 points, making 15 of his 26 shots from the floor during his 33 minutes on the court.

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Brooks was not shy about provoking the crowd at Crypto.com Arena and LeBron James with his trash talking and celebratory gestures that mirrored James's own celebrations. At one point, Brooks did an exaggerated shoulder shrug aimed at James, which appeared to upset the Lakers' fans.

"He likes people that bow down," Brooks said after the game. "I don't bow down to him. So, that either entices him or it aggravates him – either-or."

After their victory over the Lakers, the Suns have won seven of their last 11 games and improved their record to 13-9. Brooks is averaging 22.3 points per game this season for the Suns.

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