Durant Carries Suns Past Hornets
Kevin Durant scored the Suns' final 10 points in the fourth quarter to secure a victory over Charlotte, with the game taking place in Houston. The clutch performance came as Phoenix continues to navigate Devin Booker's hip injury that forced him to exit early in their previous blowout loss to San Antonio.
- The victory marks a crucial win for a Suns team positioned 7th in the Western Conference with a 32-24 record. - Phoenix has a record of 5-7 in the 12 games that Devin Booker has missed this season. - For the Hornets, the loss places them at 10th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 26-30 record. - Grant Williams was the leading scorer for Charlotte with 20 points, while Brandon Miller contributed 17 points. - This game was a close contest, with the Suns overcoming an 11-point deficit to secure the win. - The Hornets' LaMelo Ball, who was involved in a car crash the day before, finished the game with 11 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds. - In addition to his scoring, Kevin Durant also recorded eight rebounds and three blocks in the contest. - The Suns have been navigating a tough stretch, with a 5-4 record over their last nine games.
