The Phoenix Suns were 20th in the NBA in field-goal percentage, making 45 percent of their shots on the season. On Thursday night, they got hot.
Marquese Chriss scored 17 points and the Suns shot a season-best 59.7 percent from the field in a 120-103 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
Chriss made 6 of 9 shots and missed roughly a full quarter after straining a calf early in the first quarter.
T.J. Warren added 16 points and eight rebounds, and Alan Williams had 16 points and 12 rebounds, including a layup with 2:46 to play that made it 114-99.