Devin Booker scored team-high 35 points, steering the Phoenix Suns (16-15) to a 133-119 triumph over the struggling Charlotte Hornets (7-23) on Friday night, marking the Hornets’ 10th consecutive loss.
In Bradley Beal’s eagerly awaited return to the court after a five-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, the Suns secured control early, claiming the lead in the first quarter and maintaining it throughout.
Beal contributed four assists in the opening quarter and finished the game with seven assists, six points, and three rebounds in 30 minutes of play.
The dynamic trio of Booker, Kevin Durant, and Beal displayed their synergy, with Durant notching 21 points and 11 assists, complementing Booker’s offensive onslaught.
Jusuf Nurkic and Eric Gordon played significant roles for the Suns, contributing 24 points and 21 points, respectively. Grayson Allen added 16 points to bolster Phoenix’s scoring efforts.
The Hornets, missing key players LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward, continued to struggle, with Terry Rozier leading the team with a standout performance of 42 points, just one shy of his career high.
