The Phoenix Suns delivered one of their most decisive wins of the season Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 125–108 and snapping the team’s seven-game win streak by forcing Luka Doncic into his most turnover-plagued outing of the year. The Suns’ defensive effort overwhelmed the star guard throughout the night, disrupting the rhythm of a Lakers offense that had leaned heavily on his production early in the season.

According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, “Doncic's nine turnovers tied a career high for the eight-year veteran. And all nine of his turnovers resulted in steals for the Suns — which was the most live-ball turnovers by any player in a game this season, according to ESPN Research.”

Despite the turnovers, Doncic still posted strong scoring numbers, finishing with 38

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