US EditionSuns Overcome a 20-Point Deficit to Beat Sacramento Kings 120-116
Devin Booker scored 31 points as the Suns overcame poor Kings' defense and rebounding to rally from 20 points down and win 120-116.
- On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-116, with Devin Booker scoring 31 points to lead the comeback.
- With Domantas Sabonis sidelined, the Kings rotated centers including Drew Eubanks and Dylan Cardwell, but were outrebounded 52-63 and 9-18 on offensive rebounds.
- Booker shot efficiently, making 10 of 19 and contributing five rebounds and five assists, while Dillon Brooks scored 22 in his Suns debut and Royce O'Neale's 3-pointer gave Phoenix its first second-half lead with 10:31 left.
- Jordan Ott celebrated a win in his head-coaching debut as Phoenix won the season opener, and Sacramento Kings will host Utah Jazz on Friday in a size test.
- Doug Christie turned to Dylan Cardwell, undrafted two-way rookie, to close the game, trusting his interior defense after second-half adjustments; Cardwell played 14:37 with two blocks and a steal.
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Devin Booker drops 31 as Suns rally past Kings in season opener
PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - The Phoenix Suns opened their season with a statement win, erasing a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-116 on Wednesday night at Footprint Center. Devin Booker led the way with 31 points, five rebounds, and five assists showing why he remains the heart of this Suns team entering his 11th NBA season. The comeback also marked a successful debut for new head coach Jordan Ott, who picked up his first victory in…
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Suns storm back from 20-point deficit, take down Kings
Devin Booker had 31 points, Dillon Brooks added 22 and the host Phoenix Suns overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-116 in the season opener for both Wednesday.
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Devin Booker scores 31 points, Suns overcome a 20-point deficit to beat Kings 120-116
Devin Booker scored 31 points, Jordan Ott was victorious in his head coaching debut and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-116 on Wednesday night.
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