Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots a three pointer against Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) on defense against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) tries to block a shot by Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots a jump shot over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) disrupts a play between Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) and center Mason Plumlee (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker grabs a loose ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)