Suns Notch Third Straight Win
The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 112-107, at Footprint Center on Sunday evening.

The Suns jumped out to a great start and led, 37-24, after one quarter. The Magic came out better in the second, but the hosts maintained the upper hand and carried a nine-point lead into the break. The visitors kept the pressure on in the third and tied the score at 87, before the Suns reclaimed a two-point edge going into the final frame. The Magic grabbed a brief advantage early in the fourth, but the Suns took back control and held on for their third straight win.

Kevin Durant led the way for the Suns with 31 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals and a block, in 39 minutes. Bradley Beal followed up with 25 points, two assists, a steal and a block, while Devin Booker tallied 21 points, four rebounds, five assists and three steals.

Meanwhile, Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 28 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and a block, in 37 minutes. Franz Wagner followed up with 27 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a block, while Wendell Carter added 17 points, five rebounds and two assists.

The Magic (19-13) will look to bounce back as they take on the Warriors in Golden State on Tuesday. The Suns (17-15) play host to the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Posted on: 12/31/2023 8:23 PM
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