Phoenix Remains Undefeated, Secure Win Over Oklahoma City
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 128-101, on Monday at Orlando.

This contest between the Suns (32-39) and the Thunder (43-27) was a tale of two halves, as Oklahoma City dominated the first 24 minutes of action, while Phoenix mounted an impressive comeback after the break. The Thunder got off to a better start and led by 14 points after the end of the first quarter, but the Suns began their push for a turnaround in the second half and built a one-point lead at the break. Phoenix would dominate the game completely in the second half, and they built a double-digit lead after a 33-17 third quarter. The Thunder attempted a fourth-quarter comeback, but it wasn't enough and the Suns closed things out comfortably. With the win, the Suns moved to 6-0 in the Orlando bubble, while the Thunder has gone 3-3.

Devin Booker paced the Suns with an impressive 35-point performance, but he received great support from the rest of the starting unit as Mikal Bridges (18 points, six rebounds), Cameron Johnson (18 points, four boards, three dimes) and Dario Saric (16 points, nine boards) all contributed offensively. Ricky Rubio had nine assists while also adding seven points and five rebounds. Cameron Payne contributed 14 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench.

The Thunder rotated the starting lineup in this game although veteran floor general Chris Paul was in the squad, and he finished with 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Mike Muscala had 11 points with four rebounds, and Abdel Nader chipped in with 15 points. Darius Bazley was the team's top scoring threat with 22 points, 10 rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes.
Posted on: 8/10/2020 2:10 PM
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