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Booker Leads Suns Past Hornets in Bridges' Return
13 Nov
Summary
- Devin Booker scored 30 points, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 101-96 win.
- Miles Bridges faced his former Charlotte Hornets team for the first time.
- The Suns secured their fourth win in five games after a slow start.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Thursday night, with Devin Booker leading the charge with 30 points, seven assists, and three steals. This victory was significant for Miles Bridges, who faced his former team, the Charlotte Hornets, for the first time since his trade to Phoenix. The Suns have now won four of their last five games, showing improvement after a challenging 1-5 start to their season.
Bridges contributed 11 points and six rebounds in the matchup. He was a key player for Charlotte over seven seasons, ranking third in team history for points before being traded. The game saw contributions from Dillon Brooks with 15 points and Collin Gillespie with 13 for the Suns. For the Hornets, Coby White scored 21 points, and Naz Reid added 16.
The Suns established an early lead, finishing the first quarter up 28-22 and extending it to 48-31 in the second. Charlotte managed to narrow the deficit to 55-50 by halftime. Despite a late four-point play by O'Neale cutting the lead to two, Bridges' free throws and Booker's subsequent points sealed the win for Phoenix.
