Devin Booker had 30 points and seven assists as the Phoenix Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Thursday night at Mortgage Matchup Center.
The Suns set the tone early, taking the first quarter 28-22. They led by as many as 17 points. The lead changed hands 18 times. The Suns were behind 76-72 after three quarters and outscored the Hornets the rest of the way.
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For Phoenix, Devin Booker finished with 30 points, seven assists and three steals, Dillon Brooks had 15 points, while Collin Gillespie chipped in 13 points off the bench.
For Charlotte, Coby White finished with 21 points and three assists. Naz Reid had a rough shooting night, going 6 of 18 from the field and finishing with 16 points.
The Suns improved to 5-6. The Hornets dropped to 4-8.
The Suns sit third in the Pacific Division and have won two straight. Phoenix is 5-3 at home and 0-3 away from home. The Hornets sit 10th in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte is 3-4 at home and 1-4 on the road.
The Suns are back in action when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Hornets next visit the LA Clippers on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
