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Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic, Dallas' Naji Marshall trade swings as 3 ejected in altercation

Dec. 28, 2024 00:49 AM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic and Dallas forwards Naji Marshall and P.J Washington were ejected following a brief fight between the players during the Mavericks' 98-89 victory over the Suns on Friday night. Nurkic was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by...

Kyrie Irving scores 20, Mavs win first game after Doncic's injury by beating the Suns 98-89

Dec. 27, 2024 23:37 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-89 on Friday night. Kevin Durant scored 35 points for the Suns, who have lost four of their past five...

Jokic scores 32 points and the Nuggets rout the Suns 117-90

Dec. 24, 2024 00:39 AM EST

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 13 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, and the Denver Nuggets routed the scuffling Phoenix Suns 117-90 on Monday night. Michael Porter Jr. had 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting for Denver, which played without guard Jamal Murray (sprained...

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

Dec. 15, 2024 22:33 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — 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. Kevin Durant added 20 points, Tyus Jones had 19, and Royce O’Neale — starting for the injured Bradley Beal — scored...

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant lead the Suns past the Jazz, 134-126

Dec. 14, 2024 00:10 AM EST

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devin Booker scored 34 points and Kevin Durant added 30 in his return to Phoenix's lineup, leading the Suns to a 134-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Durant and Booker also each had eight assists to help the Suns snap a three-game losing streak....

Bam Adebayo scores 25, Jimmy Butler adds 24 and Heat hold off Suns 121-111

Dec. 07, 2024 22:41 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, Jimmy Butler added 24 and the Miami Heat moved back over the .500 mark by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-111 on Saturday night. Adebayo finished with 12 rebounds and eight assists for the Heat (11-10). Duncan Robinson scored 19 and Tyler...

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

Dec. 05, 2024 22:53 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker's last-second shot, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the...

Booker scores 29 and Suns lose Durant to ankle injury in 104-93 win over Spurs

Dec. 03, 2024 23:54 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 29 points and the Phoenix Suns weathered the loss of Kevin Durant to an ankle injury to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-93 on Tuesday night. Durant left the game with 3:51 to play in the second quarter and did not return. He headed to the locker...

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

Nov. 30, 2024 23:35 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — 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. Grayson Allen added 17. The Suns made 18...

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

Nov. 27, 2024 00:45 AM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — 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...