Game Recap: Suns defeat Kings 130-125 in a thrilling match.
Tuesday night’s game between the Suns and Kings at the Footprint Center became an immediate classic.
Between two highly effective attacking teams, it was a contest of runs and streaks.
After a wild game with numerous lead changes, Phoenix was able to secure a much-needed victory. The Suns defeated the Kings with a 130–125 final score.
With Bradley Beal’s injury and Devin Booker having a difficult start from the field, Phoenix faced some early challenges. In an attacking exhibition, each side shot slightly under 52% from the field.
Eric Gordon led the way with 23 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds in 27 minutes on 8–17 FG.
In 38 minutes, Kevin Durant finished with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists on 11–17 FG.
In 38 minutes, Devin Booker finished with 27 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, and 7-17 FG.
De’Aaron Fox finished with 40 minutes, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 14-30 FG.
Domantas Sabonis finished 39 minutes with 35 points, 18 rebounds, and 12 assists on 14–22 FG.
First-half game flow
Early in, the Suns and Kings exchanged buckets, and the quick-paced action did not let off.
In the first 3:30, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant both made back-to-back three-pointers, giving Phoenix a 10-8 lead.
Unfortunately for Phoenix, Bradley Beal appeared to be experiencing hamstring pain early in the game and left for the locker room.
Early on, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen made up some ground, connecting on six of their seven shots.
With 3:11 left in the first quarter, the Suns led 32–26 and were off to a scorching hot start from the field, making 13–19 field goals (68.4%).
