The Pool Report interview was conducted by Duane Rankin (Arizona Republic) with Crew Chief Tyler Ford following tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix game.

 December 14, 2025

QUESTION: Why was Dillon Brooks ejected late in the game?

 FORD: Brooks was ejected because he received his second technical foul for making unsportsmanlike contact during the dead ball.

QUESTION: Why was Devin Booker called for the late foul on LeBron James three-point attempt?

 FORD: Booker made illegal contact to the right wrist of James during the shot attempt and was called for a defensive foul.

QUESTION: Early in the third, LeBron took issue with the call and it appeared he made contact with a referee.  Was that reviewed at any point?

 FORD: During instant replay review, we have the ability to review all unsportsmanlike acts. There was no unsportsmanlike act observed for making contact with a referee.