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Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win
Read full article: Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 winJulius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Read full article: Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11.
US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup
Read full article: US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneupAnthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on Monday to improve to 2-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions leading into the Paris Olympics.
Mike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel
Read full article: Mike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank VogelMike Budenholzer is the newest head coach of the Phoenix Suns after the franchise turned to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future
Read full article: Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's futureMat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season.
Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
Read full article: Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
Read full article: The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff winsThe Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injury
Read full article: Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injuryAnthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series leadAnthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Read full article: Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
Read full article: Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 holePhoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.
No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason
Read full article: No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseasonThe Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor.
Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards
Read full article: Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first round of the playoffs.
The women's NCAA Tournament had center stage. The stars, and the games, delivered in a big way
Read full article: The women's NCAA Tournament had center stage. The stars, and the games, delivered in a big wayAmericans were in sports bars from coast to coast on Monday night, eyes glued to televisions and even movie screens.
Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. 6 playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
Read full article: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankleSan Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle.
NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
Read full article: NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star gameThe Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise.
Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victory
Read full article: Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victoryLuka Doncic scored 41 points, Kyrie Irving added 29 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-113.
The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thing
Read full article: The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thingDefense wasn’t really played in the All-Star Game, which explains why the Eastern Conference scored a record 211 points and the game saw nearly 400 points combined on Sunday night.
Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112
Read full article: Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112Stephen Curry made a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Saturday night for their sixth victory in seven games.
Clippers, Timberwolves and Knicks each have 2 players selected as All-Star Game reserves
Read full article: Clippers, Timberwolves and Knicks each have 2 players selected as All-Star Game reservesKawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also had two players selected.
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
Read full article: Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the NetsKevin Durant scored 33 points in his return to Brooklyn, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 136-120 victory over the Nets on Wednesday night.
With scoring up less than 1% over last season, the NBA is not seeing cause for alarm
Read full article: With scoring up less than 1% over last season, the NBA is not seeing cause for alarmJoe Dumars went to an NBA game a couple of weeks ago that came down to the very last shot, and he thought it was one of the best games of the season to this point.
Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131
Read full article: Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131Obi Toppin broke a tie on a putback with 3.4 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers spoiled Devin Booker’s 62-point night, overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 133-131 on Friday.
Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122
Read full article: Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 50 points while hitting all nine of his 3-point attempts, Julius Randle added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 139-122.
Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars
Read full article: Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-StarsPhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks and won’t return, according to the team.
LeBron James leads Lakers to the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 106-103 win over Suns
Read full article: LeBron James leads Lakers to the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 106-103 win over SunsThe Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lot
Read full article: There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lotAt stake over the next week in the NBA is a chance to be the first team to win the league’s inaugural in-Season tournament.
Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111
Read full article: Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 16 assists, Reggie Jackson added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets held off the Phoenix Suns 119-111 for a hard-fought victory Friday night.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
Read full article: Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspectsThere are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injury
Read full article: Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injuryPhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be out for at least the next three weeks as he continues to recover from a low back strain that has kept him out for the majority of the season.
LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid
Read full article: LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skidLeBron James scored 32 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-119 in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Wembanyama scores 38 points, shines in 4th quarter, as Spurs hold off Suns 132-121
Read full article: Wembanyama scores 38 points, shines in 4th quarter, as Spurs hold off Suns 132-121Rookie Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 38 points, Zach Collins added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs held off Phoenix’s late charge to beat the Suns 132-121 on Thursday night.
Booker, Durant lead Suns past Curry and Warriors 108-104 in season opener
Read full article: Booker, Durant lead Suns past Curry and Warriors 108-104 in season openerDevin Booker scored a go-ahead layup with 4:51 remaining followed by a 3-pointer on the way to 32 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 108-104 on in a back-and-forth season opener for the Pacific Division powerhouses.
Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approach
Read full article: Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approachNikola Jokic has once again taken his time in leading the Denver Nuggets to their second Western Conference finals in the the past three seasons.
Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs
Read full article: Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffsThe Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise’s first championship in its 55-year history.
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
Read full article: Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series leadNikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 series lead.
Booker, Durant both score 36, Suns even series with Nuggets
Read full article: Booker, Durant both score 36, Suns even series with NuggetsDevin Booker had 36 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant also had 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 129-124 to even their Western Conference semifinal playoff series at two games apiece.
Booker scores 47, Durant adds 39, Suns beat Nuggets 121-114
Read full article: Booker scores 47, Durant adds 39, Suns beat Nuggets 121-114Devin Booker scored 47 points, Kevin Durant added 39 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Nuggets 121-114 to cut Denver’s lead to 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Booker scores 47, leads Suns past Clippers to win series
Read full article: Booker scores 47, leads Suns past Clippers to win seriesDevin Booker scored 47 points, including 25 in a spectacular third quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Los Angeles Clippers 136-130 and win the Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 leadKevin Durant scored 31 points, Devin Booker added 30 and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers without Kawhi Leonard 112-100 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Booker has 45 points, Suns top Leonard-less Clippers 129-124
Read full article: Booker has 45 points, Suns top Leonard-less Clippers 129-124Devin Booker scored 45 points, Kevin Durant added 28 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Kawhi Leonard-less Los Angeles Clippers 129-124 to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference series.
Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even series
Read full article: Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even seriesDevin Booker scored 38 points, Kevin Durant had 25 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109 on Tuesday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference first-round series.
Leonard scores 38 to lead Clippers past Durant, Suns 115-110
Read full article: Leonard scores 38 to lead Clippers past Durant, Suns 115-110Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, including a pair of late 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 115-110 in the opener of their Western Conference playoff series.
Booker leads Suns over Timberwolves in Durant's home debut
Read full article: Booker leads Suns over Timberwolves in Durant's home debutDevin Booker scored 29 points, Kevin Durant had 16 points and eight rebounds in his home debut and the Phoenix Suns won their third straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-100.
Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th win
Read full article: Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th winGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points, Brook Lopez added 21 and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff spot by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-104 to become the first team to 50 wins this season.
Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of stars
Read full article: Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of starsKevin Durant scored 37 points and hit the tiebreaking jumper with 11 seconds to go to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 130-126 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling showcase of stars for both teams.
Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns debut
Read full article: Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns debutKevin Durant scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting in his Suns debut, helping Phoenix snap the Charlotte Hornets’ five-game winning streak with a wire-to-wire 105-91 victory Wednesday night.
Jokic, Nuggets outlast Suns 128-125 in OT; Booker sidelined
Read full article: Jokic, Nuggets outlast Suns 128-125 in OT; Booker sidelinedNikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, Aaron Gordon threw down a pivotal dunk that stood up after a review in overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 128-125 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.
Booker scores 58 points, leads Suns to huge comeback win
Read full article: Booker scores 58 points, leads Suns to huge comeback winDevin Booker scored a season-high 58 points, using one of the best scoring efforts of his career to nearly single-handedly push the Phoenix Suns past the New Orleans Pelicans 118-114 on Saturday night.
Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout Bulls
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout BullsDevin Booker scored a season-high 51 points in just three quarters, Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 16 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119
Read full article: Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119Cameron Payne scored a career-high 29 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Phoenix Suns easily overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-119 on Wednesday.
Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112
Read full article: Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, including a pair of free throws to put Miami up for good with 35 seconds left, and the Heat rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112.
Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
Read full article: Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106.
Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejected
Read full article: Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejectedDevin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 134-105 on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompson’s first career ejection and seven technical fouls.
Suns beat Clips 112-95, Paul 3rd NBA player with 11K assists
Read full article: Suns beat Clips 112-95, Paul 3rd NBA player with 11K assistsDevin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul became the third player in NBA history to reach 11,000 assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95.
Lillard has 41 points, Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT
Read full article: Lillard has 41 points, Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OTDamian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the season.
Suns rally from 22 points down to beat Mavericks 107-105
Read full article: Suns rally from 22 points down to beat Mavericks 107-105Devin 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.