Led by Devin Booker’s 25 factors, the Phoenix Suns claimed a 124-115 victory in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder on Friday evening. The Suns prolonged their profitable streak to 12 in 16 video games, with notable performances from Chris Paul and Josh Okogie who added 16 and 15 factors, respectively.
Deandre Ayton additionally contributed to the staff’s win with a double-double of 14 factors and 11 rebounds, whereas Cameron Payne scored 14 factors.
Regardless of Isaiah Joe scoring 28 factors and rookie Jalen Williams including 22 factors for the Thunder, the staff misplaced for the second consecutive evening. Luguentz Dort and Tre Mann scored 17 and 11 factors respectively, and Jaylin Williams scored 10 factors.
Oklahoma Metropolis All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was sidelined on account of left hip and proper ankle accidents, which contributed to the Thunder’s defeat. Booker’s 1,052nd profession 3-pointer noticed him surpass Steve Nash (1,051) because the Suns’ all-time chief in 3-pointers.
The Suns’ subsequent sport might function Kevin Durant, who watched from the Phoenix bench, as he might make his Suns debut on Sunday at Milwaukee or on Wednesday at Charlotte. Payne, who had missed the earlier 21 video games on account of a foot damage, made three 3-pointers to assist safe the staff’s win.
Total, the Suns linked on 46.7% of their basket makes an attempt and 14 of 38 (36.8%) from 3-point vary, whereas the Thunder made 43.6% of their photographs and have been 15 of 37 (40.5%) from behind the arc.
At halftime, the Suns led 65-60, with Okogie scoring 15 first-half factors and Joe scoring 21 on 8-of-11 capturing for Oklahoma Metropolis. Within the third quarter, the Suns scored the following 11 factors, with Ayton scoring the ultimate 5 to ascertain an 85-78 lead with 4:34 left.
Later within the quarter, the Thunder managed to cut back the deficit to 6 factors earlier than Booker’s put-back and milestone 3-pointer widened the hole to 121-110 with 2:08 remaining within the sport.