The Phoenix Suns throttled the Hornets Sunday night en route to a dominant 137-106 victory. On the evening of Devin Booker’s return, Phoenix offered emphatic support for their place atop the league standings.
This game was a bloodbath from the tip. Great ball movement (20 first-half assists) and shooting helped Phoenix build what was at one point a 29-point lead, and the Suns led 69-47 after two. The Hornets’ unenviable combination of atrocious shooting and ambivalent off-ball defense helped to supplement the Suns’ commanding lead.
Any hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed by the Suns’ dominant third quarter.