The Phoenix Suns secured a 114-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Jalen Green led the Suns with 20 points. The win completed a four-game season sweep for Phoenix against the Kings.
Booker Returns as Suns Dominate Third Quarter
Devin Booker returned for the Suns after missing four games due to a right hip injury, contributing 17 points, 14 of which came in the first half. Grayson Allen added 18 points for Phoenix. Collin Gillespie scored 17 points and had nine assists and six rebounds. Oso Ighodaro contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds.
Phoenix overcame a deficit in the third quarter. A 14-0 run turned a 63-62 deficit into a 76-63 lead for the Suns. Royce O’Neale punctuated the run with two consecutive 3-pointers.
Kings’ Raynaud Shines in Defeat
Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points for the Kings, shooting 10-of-12, and also grabbed 10 rebounds. Precious Achiuwa added 18 points, DeMar DeRozan scored 17, and Russell Westbrook had 16. The Kings were without Keegan Murray, who missed his third straight game due to an ankle injury.
- Jalen Green: 20 points
- Maxime Raynaud: 22 points, 10 rebounds
- Devin Booker: 17 points
Looking Ahead
The Suns led 59-55 at the half. Ighodaro had 12 points and 10 rebounds in the half, while Achiuwa had 16 points for Sacramento.
Phoenix will host Chicago on Thursday night. The Kings will host New Orleans on Thursday night.