Suns Scorch Hornets at Footprint Center, Secure Commanding Victory
The Phoenix Suns, with a 19-18 record, delivered an impressive performance against the Charlotte Hornets (8-27), concluding the game with a dominant 133-119 scoreline. The Suns' offensive display was nothing short of spectacular as they led for nearly the entire game, showcasing their ability to control the pace and maintain a significant advantage over their opponents.
At the Footprint Center in Phoenix, fans witnessed an offensive masterclass by the Suns. The home team's shooting accuracy was on full display as they hit 62 percent from the field and an outstanding 60 percent from beyond the arc. Their sharpshooting contributed to a total of 18 three-pointers made throughout the contest. The Suns also excelled at drawing fouls and capitalized on these opportunities by converting 96 percent of their free throws.
The defensive efforts were equally notable with Phoenix swatting away 11 shots while limiting turnovers to just fifteen compared to Charlotte's six. This defensive solidity helped them establish and maintain a lead that peaked at twenty points during playtime.
A key factor in this victory was Phoenix's ability to dominate inside; they scored forty points in paint while shooting an incredible 83 percent on such attempts. Their rebounding also played a crucial role as they outrebounded Charlotte by fifteen boards, grabbing forty-six rebounds including thirty-three defensively.
The bench contributed significantly too, adding thirty-one points to support their teammates on court. This collective effort ensured that Phoenix stayed ahead throughout most of the game duration.
As for Charlotte Hornets, despite being outplayed overall, they showed resilience by keeping up with fast break scoring nine points off such plays and maintaining high efficiency from both two-point range (46 percent) and three-point range (50 percent). They also had perfect free throw shooting but ultimately fell short against Phoenix’s superior playmaking and defense.
Looking ahead after this commanding win at home, fans can catch their next action when the Suns host Orlando Magic at Footprint Center on December 31st at 6:00 PM local time. This matchup will be broadcasted locally on AZFamily network for home viewership while BSFL channel number six hundred fifty-four will cater to away audiences tuning in from different locations.