Phoenix Suns Overcome Charlotte Hornets in a Close Contest at Footprint Center

The Phoenix Suns, now standing at 19-19, edged out the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 120-113. The Hornets, struggling this season with an 8-28 record, put up a valiant effort but couldn't secure the win. This game saw both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses through four quarters of intense basketball.

Key Highlights from the Game

The Suns' performance was highlighted by their effective field goal percentage of 58 percent and an impressive true shooting percentage of 62 percent. They capitalized on turnovers, scoring 26 points off the Hornets' mistakes. Additionally, Phoenix's bench contributed significantly with 47 points, showcasing the depth and versatility of their roster.

Devin Booker led the Suns with an outstanding performance, scoring 30 points and providing eight assists. His efficiency rating stood at 38 for this game, underlining his crucial role in securing the win for Phoenix. Kevin Durant also made significant contributions with 27 points and eight rebounds.

On the other side, the Charlotte Hornets showed resilience throughout the match. They managed to lead by as much as 12 points at one time and had a fast break percentage of 62 percent which contributed to their total of 19 fast break points. Despite their efforts and leading for over half of the game's duration (41:40), they fell short in closing out against a determined Suns team.

Looking Ahead

The Phoenix Suns will next face off against Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 14th at7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on AZFamily or FDSSE networks as both teams look to improve their standings mid-season.

This victory over Charlotte is crucial for Phoenix as they aim to build momentum moving forward into more challenging matchups. As always, fans are encouraged to share this recap and follow along as we continue covering every step of their journey through this season.