Suns Defeat Sixers, 130-117
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 130-117, in Orlando on Tuesday.

There were nine ties and 12 lead changes in total and Phoenix was able to prevail to keep their perfect record going in the Orlando bubble. They did almost all of their damage in the second and fourth quarters, outscoring Philly 75-58. That second quarter allowed the Suns to hold the lead for the entirety of the second half. Phoenix shot 55 percent from the field and 95 percent from the free-throw line while Philadelphia hit 50 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free-throw line. They also won the rebounding battle 44-34.

The Suns (33-39) were led by Devin Booker, who tallied 35 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Mikal Bridges amassed 24 points, two rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Ricky Rubio collected 16 points, five rebounds and 10 assists while Deandre Ayton amassed eight points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Dario Saric led the bench with 18 points, nine boards and four assists.

The Sixers (42-29) were led by Alec Burks and his 23 points, two rebounds and four assists. Kyle O'Quinn flirted with a triple-double, accumulating nine points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. Mike Scott totaled 17 points and four boards. Raul Neto led the bench with 22 points, two rebounds and four assists.

Phoenix will look to finish off the Orlando bubble with a perfect record in their final matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Philly's last game is Wednesday against the Miami Heat.
Posted on: 8/11/2020 4:50 PM
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