Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113
Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and Phoenix beat the Golden State Warriors for a third time this season, 125-113 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game skid. Former Warriors guard Damion Lee received his championship ring in a pregame ceremony from brother-in-law Curry, then scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds against his former team. Kerr said Golden State let its “guard down” with the Suns missing so many players. LEE'S RINGLee, who spent the past four seasons with Golden State, received a warm ovation when he entered the game for the first time at the 5:09 mark of the first quarter. TIP-INSSuns: Bridges played his 351st consecutive regular-season game, the longest active streak ahead of Golden State big man Kevon Looney (152).
wftv.comBridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113
Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the undermanned Suns dominated in Stephen Curry’s return from injury as Phoenix beat the Golden State Warriors for a third time this season, 125-113 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game skid.
Suns rally from 22 points down to beat Mavericks 107-105
Devin Booker scored 28 points, Damion Lee made a go-ahead baseline jumper with 9.7 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns rallied from 22 points down in the third quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-105 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
A conversation with Boston Celtics culture-setter Marcus Smart, the NBA's reigning Defensive Player of the Year
Some guys I'm matched up on as I'm their primary defender. There was a lot going into it, so we have to build that chemistry before we get on the court. Vocally, emotionally, physically, he's the one who gets guys going. I know they're just as proud now than ever. I'm going to sporadically throw them into the season."
wftv.comMavs: Fan removed after incident with Chris Paul's family
Suns Mavericks Basketball Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and guard Chris Paul, second from right, walk off the court after Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS — (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks said they are aware of an incident between a fan and the family of Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns during Sunday's Western Conference semifinal round playoff game at American Airlines Center. ESPN reported that members of Paul's family had been harassed by fans and that some in the crowd made physical contact with them. Immediately after the game, it was unclear what Paul was addressing when he sent the tweet about a player’s family being accosted by fans. On Sunday, the Mavericks beat the Suns 111-101 and evened the best-of-seven series 2-2.
wftv.comPaul, Ayton help Booker-less Suns beat Pelicans 114-111
(AP Photo/Michael DeMocker) (Michael Democker)NEW ORLEANS — (AP) — Chris Paul scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker's absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-111 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round series. Deandre Ayton added 28 points and 17 rebounds to help the top-seeded Suns take a 2-1 series lead. Paul scored 15 of Phoenix’s first 23 points of the final quarter. Backup center center JaVale McGee scored 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting as the Suns hurt the Pelicans inside. That dustup sparked a 16-5 Phoenix run to close the half, and the Suns led 59-48 at intermission.
wftv.comThe play-in games are set, as NBA looks to the postseason
Irving and the Brooklyn Nets held off the Indiana Pacers 134-126 on Sunday, and will play host to the first play-in game of this year’s tournament when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. That matchup wasn’t set until Sunday, nor was the other Eastern Conference play-in matchup: No. The winner of that game will play the Nets-Cavaliers loser on Friday to determine who’ll face No. It’ll mark the fewest number of players in NBA history to have appeared in every game for a full regular season. There were 11 players who appeared in all 72 games last season, which was shortened because of the pandemic.
wftv.comNBA-best Suns overcome 17-point deficit in 4th to beat Jazz
Suns Jazz Basketball Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Danuel House Jr. (25) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 8, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) (Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY — (AP) — Devin Booker scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 111-105 on Friday night. Ayton had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Paul had 16 points and 16 assists to help the Suns extend their franchise record with their 64th victory. The Jazz didn’t score a field goal – nine straight misses — for almost seven minutes in the fourth quarter. The Suns outscored the Jazz 36-13 in the fourth quarter.
wftv.comBooker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103
Suns Warriors Basketball Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in San Francisco. Poole shot 11 for 22 with seven 3s as Golden State returned home from a 123-95 loss at Memphis on Monday night. The Warriors had won the previous two matchups with the Suns, who have an eight-game road winning streak. TIP-INSSuns: Phoenix won on the Warriors’ home floor for the first time in four tries since a 121-110 victory on Oct. 30, 2019. The Suns won last season's matchups 2-1 for their first victorious season series since taking all four meetings in 2010-11.
wftv.comBooker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103
Devin Booker’s two free throws with 34.2 seconds left put Phoenix ahead, Draymond Green traveled to turn it over before Chris Paul made a short jumper, and the NBA-best Phoenix Suns held off the Golden State Warriors 107-103 in a furious finish between Western Conference rivals.
Shamet hits key 3-pointer in OT, Suns rally to beat Kings
Suns Kings Basketball Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (14) shoots and scores a three point shot late in overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas) (José Luis Villegas)SACRAMENTO, Calif. — (AP) — Landry Shamet made a 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in overtime moments after missing an open look beyond the arc and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 127-124 on Sunday. Following a timeout, Shamet hit his fifth 3-pointer of the game to put the Suns ahead by two. Already missing All-Star point guard Chris Paul (broken right thumb) and sixth-man Cam Johnson (right quad contusion), the Suns were with without backup point guard Cam Payne because of a non-COVID-19 illness. Davion Mitchell, starting in place of injured point guard De’Aaron Fox, had 28 points and nine assists for Sacramento.
wftv.comBooker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112
Suns Rockets Basketball Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges (25) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)HOUSTON — (AP) — Devin Booker scored 36 points, including 15 in the third, Mikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. He had 15 points in the third quarter. Jalen Green scored 22 points for Houston, Kevin Porter Jr. added 21 points and eight assists and Christian Wood had 18 points and nine rebounds. … The Suns swept the season series from the Rockets and have won a series-high eight games over the Rockets.
wftv.comSuns roll to 11th straight victory, beat Nets 121-111
Nets Suns Basketball Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) passes around Brooklyn Nets forward Kessler Edwards (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Phoenix. The Suns (41-9) continued their best start to a season in franchise history and have two double-digit winning streaks this season. Booker scored 14 points after making his first six shots from the field. Among those who missed the game: F Kevin Durant (left knee MCL sprain), F LaMarcus Aldridge (left ankle sprain) and F Joe Harris (left ankle surgery). Guards Landry Shamet (right ankle sprain) and Cameron Payne (right wrist sprain) were out.
wftv.comSuns rally in 4th, beat Mavs 112-104 for 11th straight win
The winning streak is the Suns' longest since the 2006-07 season — and the latest victory followed a familiar pattern. After the Mavericks took an 84-79 lead into the fourth quarter, the Suns used a 10-2 run to push ahead 89-86 with 8:55 left. DONCIC UPDATEDoncic (left knee and ankle sprains) missed his second straight game but has practiced some with the team during the road trip — including during pregame warmups Friday. TIP-INSMavericks: F/C Maxi Kleber (left oblique strain) missed a second straight game. Suns: F/C Frank Kaminsky (right knee soreness) missed his second straight game.
wftv.comRejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1
APTOPIX Nuggets Suns Basketball Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (12) shoots as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, June 7, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York)PHOENIX — (AP) — Chris Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder scored 21 points and dished 11 assists, Mikal Bridges added 23 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 122-105 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 22 points but went cold while the Suns made their second half run. Partly because of the shoulder injury, Paul averaged just 9.2 points per game against the Lakers in the first round. FLAVORTOWN IN PHOENIXCelebrity chef Guy Fieri was among the fans sitting courtside at Phoenix Suns Arena.
wftv.comBooker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118
Suns Cavaliers Basketball Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) and Deandre Ayton (22) defend against Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Cleveland. Mikal Bridges made two 3-pointers, dunked and had a block as Phoenix scored the first 15 points in OT to finally put away the Cavs. Cavs rookie Isaac Okoro scored a season-high 32 points and Collin Sexton 29 for Cleveland, which dropped its seventh straight. Bridges added 22 points for the Suns, who are tied with the Jazz for the West's best record. Booker, though, opened OT with a bucket and Bridges took it from there with his second 3-pointer putting the Suns ahead 129-114.
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