LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Suns overcame losing Devin Booker to a groin injury in the first half to stun the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-108, Dec. 1, before a sellout crowd of 18,997 at Crypto.com Arena.

Luka Dončić (38 points, 15-26 FG) finishes with a minus-25 net rating, blemishing his score line with nine turnovers versus just five assists. Austin Reaves posted a modest 16 points (6-12 FG) — snapping his streak of three consecutive 30-point games. He had five turnovers versus just three assists.

LeBron James finished with 10 points against the Suns and many believe this is a proof that his age has finally caught up to him.

Here's where things stand in the NBA Gold Cup ahead of Friday's game. The knockout stage quarterfinals run from Dec. 9-10 with two games on each day. The semifinals will commence three days later on Saturday, Dec. 13 and the Finals will be on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

A 26-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday was all the statement the Lakers needed, cruising to a 133-121 win. At 15-4, the Lakers are riding a seven-game streak, which will be put to the test on Monday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns,

Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable for the Nuggets, as is Bruce Brown (right knee sprain). Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain), Christian Braun (left ankle sprain) and Julian Strawther (lower back injury management) have been ruled out.

The explosive guard missed the team’s first eight games before making his season debut Nov. 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers. He delivered a 29-point performance, hitting six 3s, the most in a Suns debut, in Phoenix’s 115-102 victory.