Ayton, Booker lead Suns past Pacers a day after Durant trade
1 year, 11 months ago

Ayton, Booker lead Suns past Pacers a day after Durant trade

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Devin Booker scored 21 points and Chris Paul chipped in 19 as the Phoenix Suns cruised past the Indiana Pacers 117-104 on Friday night. Sometimes it takes you a minute to process whatever is going on.” TIP-INS Suns: Film study will play a “huge” role in determining how to work Durant into Phoenix’s offense, according to Williams. “He immediately said, ‘I want to come back and teach.’ I don’t know if he’s going to coach, but he’s got valuable insights.” … Big man Serge Ibaka, sent to Indiana in the same deal, will be waived, Pritchard said. … Hill and forward Jordan Nwora, the third player obtained from the Bucks whom coach Rick Carlisle said will receive a “great opportunity” to play in Indiana, should be ready to suit up for the Pacers next week, Carlisle said.

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Bradley Beal leads with 25 points off the bench, Suns pull away late to beat the Hawks 123-115
1 day, 6 hours ago

Bradley Beal leads with 25 points off the bench, Suns pull away late to beat the Hawks 123-115

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bradley Beal scored 25 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Thursday night. The Suns took a 38-31 lead in the first quarter after shooting 75% from the field, but the Hawks rallied with their own hot-shooting quarter to take a 72-68 advantage by halftime. The Hawks — who have …

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid
4 days, 7 hours ago

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Beal was shifted to a reserve role before the game and scored 20 points in the second half as the Suns overcame …

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Wednesday night in the nightcap to the NBA’s Christmas slate of games. The Nuggets blew out Phoenix 117-90 on Monday night in Denver, but the Suns put up much more of a fight despite playing without Devin Booker and …

Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Late Christmas night, at the tail end of an NBA showcase lineup, the Phoenix Suns came out against the Denver Nuggets and hit their first six 3-point attempts. I’m trying to think about it and understand it because I love this game and I want to see it keep going.” Under coach Mike Budenholzer, in his first year …

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to eighth straight win

The Hindu  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcame a slow start to score 41 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder powered to a 123-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. James Harden added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, Evan Mobley scored 22 with 10 …

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces the Denver Nuggets after Kevin Durant scored 43 points in the Suns’ 133-125 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Nuggets average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes per game than the Suns allow. LAST …

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 18 rebounds, Myles Turner added 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Phoenix Suns 120-111 on Thursday night. Bradley Beal added 16 points after missing two games because of a swollen right knee. The Suns shot 49% from the floor, but had 16 turnovers that led to 29 Indiana points. Key …

Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Suns send Trail Blazers to 6th straight loss with 116-109 victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Portland 116-109 on Sunday night to extend the Trail Blazers’ losing streak to six games. The Suns never trailed in the first half, but the Trail Blazers began the third quarter with an 11-0 run to take a 62-57 lead. Simons’ 3-pointer gave Portland its first lead at …

Brandon Miller’s late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid
1 month ago

Brandon Miller’s late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Brandon Miller hit two free throws in the final seconds and finished with 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 113-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. T.J. McConnell scored a career-high 30 points and had six assists for the Pacers, who have lost five of their last six games. …

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7
1 month, 1 week ago

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 35 points, RJ Barrett added 29 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 122-111 win over the Pacers on Tuesday night that extended Indiana’s road losing streak to seven. Takeaways Pacers: Last year, Indiana went 4-0 in group play and advanced to the championship game of the debut In-Season Tournament, losing to …

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
1 month, 1 week ago

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. The Warriors trailed by 17 at halftime but cut the margin to 85-78 by the start of the …

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and had 10 assists as the Suns snapped a five-game losing streak. Grayson Allen added 10 points off …

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Takeaways Suns: Explosive and efficient offense helped Phoenix squash multiple would-be rallies. Key moment After the Jazz pulled within five on back-to-back baskets from Markkanen …

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7
2 months ago

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday night. The Suns led through the fourth quarter until Keegan Murray tipped in his own missed shot with 3.9 seconds to play to give Sacramento a one-point lead. But Murray committed a foul …

Suns Dominate Trail Blazers, Clinching Fourth Straight Win
2 months, 1 week ago

Suns Dominate Trail Blazers, Clinching Fourth Straight Win

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 103-97 in a thrilling game. Devin Booker shone with 28 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, while Kevin Durant contributed 21 points for the Suns. The Suns dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Trail Blazers 44-18, and held on for the victory.

Suns Rally for 109-105 Win, Hand Lakers First Loss
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2 months, 1 week ago

Suns Rally for 109-105 Win, Hand Lakers First Loss

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns rallied to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-105 on Monday night, snapping the Lakers' three-game winning streak. Devin Booker led the Suns with 33 points, while Kevin Durant added 30 and 10 assists. The Suns dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lakers 30-18 to secure the victory.

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, while Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Suns led by as many as 13 in the first half but settled for a 63-55 lead at the break. The Suns bounced back after blowing a 22-point lead against the …

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
8 months, 1 week ago

The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Allen led the league in 3-point shooting percentage this season and averaged a career-high 13.8 points per game, but suffered a sprained ankle in Game 1 against the …

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker Joins Wilt Chamberlain in Elite Company With 50-Point Outburst in Win vs New Orleans Pelicans
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker Joins Wilt Chamberlain in Elite Company With 50-Point Outburst in Win vs New Orleans Pelicans

News 18  

Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. In addition to his 52-point outburst in Phoenix’s 123-109 victory over New Orleans in the Smoothie King Center on Jan. …

NBA roundup: Suns ride Devin Booker’s 52 to win
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Suns ride Devin Booker’s 52 to win

The Hindu  

Devin Booker scored 52 points against the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time this season and the visiting Phoenix Suns tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 124-111 victory on Monday night. Kevin Durant added 20 points, Jusuf Nurkic had 19 points and 19 rebounds, and Bradley Beal scored 13 points as the Suns pulled within one game …

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
9 months, 1 week ago

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. In addition to his 52-point outburst in Phoenix’s 123-109 victory over New Orleans in the Smoothie King …

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. “I’m glad we didn’t let that San Antonio game bleed over to the next game,” Durant said in reference to the Suns’ road loss Monday night …

Devin Booker scores 30 points, Suns get hot from 3-point range to beat Hawks 128-115
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Devin Booker scores 30 points, Suns get hot from 3-point range to beat Hawks 128-115

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 30 points, Eric Gordon added 21 off the bench and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-115 on Thursday night. Phoenix had a big push midway through the final quarter when O’Neale, Gordon and Bol Bol connected for 3-pointers on three straight offensive possessions for a 112-98 lead. “Probably the best bench performance of …

Philadelphia travels to Phoenix for non-conference matchup
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Philadelphia travels to Phoenix for non-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Phoenix Suns in non-conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Kevin Durant is scoring 27.8 points per game with 6.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Suns. Tyrese Maxey is scoring 26.1 points per game and averaging 3.8 rebounds for the 76ers. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lillard, Portis pace Bucks past Suns 140-129 without Antetokounmpo

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard had 31 points and 16 assists and Bobby Portis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Milwaukee past the Phoenix Suns 140-129 on Sunday, as the Bucks hit 24 3-pointers to win without star Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I just wanted to come out and be in attack mode,” said Lillard, who became the first Bucks player …

Booker scores 21, Suns use balanced scoring and hold off 4th quarter rally to beat Hornets 107-96
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Booker scores 21, Suns use balanced scoring and hold off 4th quarter rally to beat Hornets 107-96

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Devin Booker led a balanced Phoenix attack with 21 points and 11 assists as the Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-96 on Friday night for their fourth win in six games. “That’s the name of the game for us,” said Kevin Durant, had 13 points and was one of six Suns in double figures. Phoenix led by …

Haliburton, Pacers to host DeRozan and the Bulls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Haliburton, Pacers to host DeRozan and the Bulls

Associated Press  

Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pacers -4; over/under is 231.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers host DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers average 13.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer makes per game than the Bulls allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 6-4, averaging 119.4 …

Kevin Durant scores 37 points, rallying Suns to 117-111 victory over Cavaliers
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kevin Durant scores 37 points, rallying Suns to 117-111 victory over Cavaliers

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Devin Booker had 27 in his return from a right ankle sprain, rallying the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 victory over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. “It’s good to have him out there with his talent and I’m glad he was able to get his feet wet in a tight …

Durant leads Phoenix against Cleveland after 45-point outing
10 months ago

Durant leads Phoenix against Cleveland after 45-point outing

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -5.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Kevin Durant scored 45 points in the Suns’ 117-107 loss to the Boston Celtics. Cleveland is seventh in the league with 15.4 fast break points per game led by Donovan Mitchell averaging 4.9. …

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics past Suns 117-107, snapping rare 2-game skid
10 months ago

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics past Suns 117-107, snapping rare 2-game skid

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown added 27 and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 117-107 on Saturday night. “You want to be a special team, you’ve got to do a good job responding.” Tatum said the Celtics used Friday’s off day in Phoenix to recharge, playing 18 holes of golf and enjoying some sunshine …

Kevin Durant scores 35, Grayson Allen adds 26 and the Suns beat the Raptors 120-113
10 months ago

Kevin Durant scores 35, Grayson Allen adds 26 and the Suns beat the Raptors 120-113

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Grayson Allen added 26 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Toronto Raptors 120-113 on Thursday night. “It feels good, I’m getting good looks,” Allen said. “I’m getting a mix of in-rhythm looks and quick ones.” Allen was acquired just before the season started in the trade that sent Deandre Ayton to Portland. “He …

Phoenix hosts Toronto after overtime win against Denver
10 months ago

Phoenix hosts Toronto after overtime win against Denver

Associated Press  

Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Toronto Raptors following the Phoenix Suns’ 117-107 overtime victory against the Denver Nuggets. Toronto ranks fourth in the NBA scoring 54.6 points per game in the paint led by RJ Barrett averaging 12.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 115.0 points, 48.5 rebounds, 26.1 assists, …

Durant erupts in OT, leads Suns to 117-107 win over Nuggets after blowing 22-point lead
10 months ago

Durant erupts in OT, leads Suns to 117-107 win over Nuggets after blowing 22-point lead

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kevin Durant was off the mark with his jumper — until it mattered most. Durant scored 35 points, including eight in overtime, and the short-handed Phoenix Suns rebounded after blowing a 22-point lead in the second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 117-107 on Tuesday night. “I knew coming across half-court, ‘This is do-or-die right here, I’ve got …

Green, VanVleet lead Rockets past Suns, 118-109. Phoenix star Booker injures ankle
10 months, 1 week ago

Green, VanVleet lead Rockets past Suns, 118-109. Phoenix star Booker injures ankle

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jalen Green scored 34 points, Fred VanVleet added 24 and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 118-109 on Saturday night to split a two-game series. Phoenix All-Star Devin Booker left late in the game because of a sprained right ankle when he stepped on teammate Royce O’Neale’s foot, while fellow Suns guard Bradley Beal was ejected in …

Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105
10 months, 1 week ago

Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Phoenix All-Star Devin Booker and Houston rookie Cam Whitmore got into a minor scuffle midway through the fourth quarter Thursday night and both players were called for a technical foul. Booker scored 35 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the Suns held off the Rockets 110-105, with the teams set to meet again in Phoenix on Saturday night. …

NBA roundup: Pacers snap Mavs’ 7-game win streak
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Pacers snap Mavs’ 7-game win streak

The Hindu  

Myles Turner scored a season-high 33 points and collected eight rebounds to help lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-111 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Evan Mobley scored 21 points for the Cavaliers, who swept the four-game season series, and Caris LeVert added 18 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 27 …

Turner scores season-high 33 points in Pacers’ 133-111 win over Mavericks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Turner scores season-high 33 points in Pacers’ 133-111 win over Mavericks

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Myles Turner scored a season-high 33 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 17 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat Dallas 133-111 on Sunday night to snap the Mavericks’ Western Conference-best seven-game winning streak. Luka Doncic finished with 33 points, six assists and six rebounds for the Mavericks, who shot 47% from the field but allowed Indiana to …

Grayson Allen leads balanced effort for Suns, who pull away late for 123-113 win over Lakers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Grayson Allen leads balanced effort for Suns, who pull away late for 123-113 win over Lakers

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — It’s no surprise that the Phoenix Suns were led by a Big Three on Sunday. Allen scored 24 points, Kevin Durant added 22 and the Suns pulled away late in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-113. As expected, they’ve done a lot of the heavy lifting this season, but the emergence of role players …

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored 23 points, Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Houston Rockets withstood Phoenix’s late surge to beat the Suns 114-110 on Friday night. “We came out strong in the first quarter … but didn’t sustain it.” Houston led by double-digits to start the fourth, but the Suns took the lead with …

Kyrie Irving scores 36 in return to Brooklyn, teams with Doncic to lead Mavs past Nets
11 months ago

Kyrie Irving scores 36 in return to Brooklyn, teams with Doncic to lead Mavs past Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving scored 36 points in a dazzling return to Brooklyn exactly one year after he was traded to Dallas, leading the Mavericks to a 119-107 victory over the Nets on Tuesday night. SUNS 114, BUCKS 106 PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 32 points, Kevin Durant added 28 Phoenix beat short-handed Milwaukee. BULLS 129, TIMBERWOLVES 123, OT …

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
11 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant was cheered before the game, then booed when it started. Even though I love these people here, I love to shut them up,” Durant said after scoring 33 points to lead the Suns to a 136-120 victory Wednesday night. With a team like that you know they’re going to shoot well, just those three guys …

Phoenix plays Miami after Booker’s 44-point game
11 months, 1 week ago

Phoenix plays Miami after Booker’s 44-point game

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -4.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix takes on the Miami Heat after Devin Booker scored 44 points in the Suns’ 113-98 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Heat are shooting 46.2% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points lower than the 46.8% the …

Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant rose up for his game-winning jumper as the Chicago Bulls’ defense did everything in its power to stop it. “Yeah — he’s tough.” Durant finished with 43 points, eight assists and six rebounds, one night after scoring 40 in a win over the Indiana Pacers. It was a frantic final minute that saw Durant hit a …

Kevin Durant scores 40 points, Suns hold off Pacers 117-110 for 5th straight victory
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant scores 40 points, Suns hold off Pacers 117-110 for 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Big 3 is starting to become a reality for the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Devin Booker had 26 and the Suns beat the Indiana Pacers 117-110 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory. It’s the second straight game that the All-Star trio of Durant, Booker and Beal has combined for 91 points. “And …

Suns’ Kevin Durant just a little bit better (and taller) in win over Pacers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Suns’ Kevin Durant just a little bit better (and taller) in win over Pacers

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Early in Sunday night’s fourth quarter, Kevin Durant took a pass high on the left side at Footprint Center. “I’ve always thought it was cool to say I’m a 6-9 forward,” Durant told The Wall Street Journal. '” Kevin Durant, somewhere in the vicinity of 7 feet tall, shoots over the Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith during Sunday’s game in …

Devin Booker scores 52 points, Suns rout Pelicans 123-109
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Devin Booker scores 52 points, Suns rout Pelicans 123-109

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — As Devin Booker hit his sixth 3-pointer of the night to eclipse the 50-point plateau, he turned and looked up about 15 rows behind the Phoenix Suns’ bench, where his father and grandfather were sitting. Booker scored a season-high 52 points in 37 minutes on the court — his second straight 50-point game against New Orleans — …

T.J. McConnell, short-handed Pacers hand Kings their fourth consecutive loss
11 months, 3 weeks ago

T.J. McConnell, short-handed Pacers hand Kings their fourth consecutive loss

New York Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fans at Golden 1 Center started to head for the exits with roughly four minutes remaining Thursday. Sacramento’s 126-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers — in which the Kings missed 14 of 32 free throws — marked the second four-game losing streak in coach Mike Brown’s tenure and the first since the Kings started 0-4 to begin …

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker talk Suns’ struggles; 1-on-1 with Pacers’ Bruce Brown
1 year ago

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker talk Suns’ struggles; 1-on-1 with Pacers’ Bruce Brown

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Midway through the second quarter of Wednesday night’s Suns-Rockets tilt, with Phoenix’s lead already at 16 and a Toyota Center crowd growing weary, Rockets coach Ime Udoka motioned for a timeout. “And if we have that dialogue every day, regardless of how we play — watch film together, continue to keep building that relationship on the floor together …

After another Suns loss, their biggest issue is clear — they cannot stop anyone
1 year ago

After another Suns loss, their biggest issue is clear — they cannot stop anyone

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The final buzzer sounded late Christmas night, and Devin Booker did not wait around. Just stick with us.” That’s become a difficult request for a fan base that watched the Suns fall to 14-15, losing for the ninth time in 12 contests. Ishbia’s message, according to the Suns coach: “Win the next game.” That hasn’t been easy. Those …

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