Devin Booker Leads Suns Rout Over Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 110-89, at FedExForum on Friday.

The Suns (10-6) clinched their 10th win of the season and did it in style, cruising to an easy win over the Grizzlies (3-12) despite the absence of Kevin Durant. The star forward missed Friday’s game with a foot injury, but it is not expected to be serious. Without Durant on the court, Devin Booker took control of the game and carried Phoenix to victory. The Suns established their terms early and raced to a 29-27 lead in the first quarter. However, they would pull away for good in the second quarter when they outscored Memphis by a 33-22 score. The Grizzlies showed signs of a potential comeback when they reduced the deficit to single digits after a 24-19 third quarter. However, The Suns were unwilling to let this game slip away, and they tightened things up in the final stretch to secure an easy win. Phoenix outscored its rivals 29-16 in the final 12 minutes to secure an easy win. The Suns moved to 6-2 on the road with the win, while the Grizzlies remain winless at home (0-7).

Devin Booker was the star of the game for the Suns with 40 points, but he also added five rebounds, four assists and four steals. Eric Gordon had 20 points and two assists. Grayson Allen recorded 14 points and three assists. Jusuf Nurkic only had six points, but he grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out six assists, recorded two steals and added two blocks. Jordan Goodwin impressed off the bench and finished with 14 points and five rebounds. Most of his points came in the second half.

Santi Aldama was the best player for the Grizzlies and finished with 21 points and five rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. was the only other player who scored in double digits -- he finished with 13 points, seven boards and two assists. Derrick Rose added 17 points and two rebounds off the bench. David Roddy delivered 14 points and four boards.
Posted on: 11/24/2023 5:06 PM
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