The Phoenix Suns outlasted the slumping New York Knicks, dropping the first two games on their six-game Eastern Conference road trip on Saturday.
Devin Booker dropped 27 points as he returned for the Suns after missing a game with a sprained left ankle.
Phoenix sharpshooter Grayson Allen added 16 points, while Mark Williams contributed 14.
On the other hand, Karl Anthony Towns and Deuce McBride scored 23 points each for the Knicks, playing without starters Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart due to ankle injuries.
The Knicks have already lost three straight and eight of their 10 games.
OG Anunoby added 21, but they committed 17 turnovers and fell to 16-5 at home.
Meanwhile, Allen appeared to hurt his nose in a collision after diving for a loose ball.
The Suns broke away from an 87-all tie when Collin Gillespie made a three-pointer, as Booker followed with a three-point play and Williams made two free throws to make it 95-87.
New York welcomed back numerous former players who were honored on the court at halftime for a homecoming night ceremony.
Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony was first up, as the alumni were announced in alphabetical order, including other Hall of Famers Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, Jerry Lucas, Spencer Haywood, and Bob McAdoo, all wearing black jackets that state “Once a Knick, always a Knick.”
Both teams will play on Monday, as the Suns visit Brooklyn, while the Knicks host the Mavericks.
