The Phoenix Suns Are Just A BETTER Team Than The Lakers And Tonight’s BLOWOUT Only Reinforced That!
Phoenix Suns dominate Los Angeles Lakers with relentless pace and smart playmaking—do the Lakers have any hope in a playoff matchup? Devin Booker orchestrates the offense with 11 assists and sharp shot selection, while Dylan Brooks delivers another standout scoring night. Are the Suns quietly assembling the ideal cast to trouble Western Conference contenders?
Benjamin Garcia dissects why the Lakers struggle against the Suns’ physicality and depth, explaining key mismatches, defensive improvements, and the tactical edge provided by coach Jordan Ott. The episode questions Jalen Green’s upcoming role, examines decision-making for secondary scoring, and previews tough games ahead against the New Orleans Pelicans. Discover why Lakers fans fear the Suns—and what’s next as Phoenix builds momentum.
00:00 Suns Shine, Silence Lakers
05:15 Lakers’ Without Luka
09:38 Booker’s Balance: Shooting & Playmaking
13:24 Suns: A Lakers’ Nightmare Matchup
14:19 Suns Ae Just Better Than The Lakers
18:36 LeBron and Luka No Threat
21:32 Jalen Green’s Scoring RoleS
26:01 Balancing Jalen Green and Brooks
28:43 Suns’ Momentum and Player Dynamics
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21 Comments
Ben, we won but I'm ANGRY. Grayson AILIN' & Jalen GLASS are this year's Brittle Bradley Broken & DurAIN'T! Oft injured and never on the court. And I'm gonna STAY ANGRY until that narrative changes. NO PEACE EVER as a Suns Fan.
Appreciate your videos! Keep it up 👍
Man I needed this game…lol
How great would it be to pass the Rockets in the standings.
The silver lining of Jalen Green and Allen being out is the development of CG, JG and JB.
they are a better team if Luka is not playing lol …
What Suns fan doesn't LOVE beating the Fakers?
If you think the nba isn’t gonna give the lakers foul calls during playoffs, I’ve got bad news for you.
will green ever play for the suns not looking good
50% shooting is pretty good for a guard
The beautiful thing about how we’re playing is that we’ve allowed Jalen Green to be safe and gradually progress as opposed to feeling rushed. The fact that we’re getting things done without key players is big especially when last year we couldn’t even win with KD and Book. 😂
Coaching and roster construction MATTERS.
I'm just happy anytime booker beats Doncic
I don't care how efficient Brooks is- Devin Booker should always have more shots than Brooks
Shazam!!
The suns aren’t better than anyone 😂😂😂😂if Luka played the suns would’ve lost by 20. He owns the suns
Hahah the zebras coulnt save the fakers they did try tho
Do you think you can beat Jeff Van Gundy though 1v1?
Why does it have to be 1 or the other🤦🏽♀️ whn JG comes back its the New Big 3 Book Brooks Green they'll figure out their roles. Book is tne general Brooks the inforcer Green the sniper.
Hi Ben, almost into the new year, what’s ur updated prediction for the suns this season
You think the lakers…. With Luka doncic … fear the suns in the playoffs ? LMAO
Suns in 4!
Jalen Green should 100% be the second option. He has a gear no one else has getting to the rim and is definitely the most talented player after book. Going by just what we saw this year Green himself could join his teammates in a career year