PHOENIX -- Ever since the Phoenix Suns acquired Dillon Brooks this summer, he has spearheaded a huge culture shift that has led to Phoenix completely changing its identity and surpassing all preseason expectations to this point with a 14-11 record so far.

Dillon Brooks was ejected late in the Phoenix Suns’ 116-114 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Brooks hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 12.2 seconds left over LeBron James and then picked up his second technical after exchanging words with James, a continuation of the pair jawing at one another throughout the entirety of Sunday’s game.

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a wild finish, 116-114, on Dec. 14 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Here are takeaways from the game.