Suns win 4th straight, roll previous Hornets 128-97

PHOENIX (AP) — Cam Johnson scored 24 factors, Dario Saric added 19 and the Phoenix Suns gained their fourth straight sport by beating the Charlotte Hornets 128-97 on Tuesday evening.

The Suns constructed a 30-point lead halfway by way of the second quarter, although Charlotte lower it to 58-50 early within the third. Phoenix rebuilt its result in 98-77 by the fourth earlier than cruising to the snug victory.

Johnson was scorching from the outset, scoring 16 factors within the first quarter by making all six of his pictures, together with 4 3-pointers. The ahead was enjoying in his third sport since coming back from a knee harm that stored him out greater than two months. He wanted simply 18 minutes on the ground to do his injury, capturing 9 of 11 from the sector and 6 of seven on 3s.

Suns guard Chris Paul added 14 factors and 11 assists. Mikal Bridges scored 18 factors and Jock Landale had 15.

Charlotte could not overcome its brutal begin. The Hornets shot simply 6 of 23 (26.1%) within the first quarter. Terry Rozier scored 19 factors, however shot simply 7 of 21 from the sector. Mason Plumlee added 17.

The Suns jumped out to 36-15 lead after one quarter, capturing 60% from the sector. Phoenix pushed that benefit to 50-20 with seven minutes remaining within the half however the Hornets responded with a 27-8 run to chop it to 58-47 at halftime.

It was the second straight sport that the Suns struggled to carry an enormous lead, although each video games led to a win. They’d a 29-point benefit over Memphis within the third quarter Sunday earlier than hanging on for a 112-110 win.

TIP-INS

Hornets: G LaMelo Ball (left ankle, proper wrist soreness) missed his third straight sport. G Gordon Hayward (hamstring pressure), G Cody Martin (hamstring soreness) and G/F Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand surgical procedure) have been additionally out.

Suns: C Deandre Ayton (non-COVID sickness) missed his third straight sport. G Devin Booker (groin), G Cameron Payne (foot sprain) and G Landry Shamet (foot soreness) have been additionally out. … The staff’s four-game successful streak is its longest since a six-game stretch in November. … Hosted a 51st straight sellout crowd.

UP NEXT

Hornets: Host Chicago on Thursday evening.

Suns: Host Dallas on Thursday evening.

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