Booker scores 30 as Suns hold off Hornets 101-96

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Devin Booker 30 PTS, 7 AST, 3 STL

8.9

Devin Booker scored 30 points with 7 assists and 3 steals, and the Suns beat the Hornets 101-96 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Phoenix moved to 5-6. Charlotte fell to 4-8.

The Suns led 87-82 at 6:24 of the fourth after Luke Kennard hit a fade away jumper. Grant Williams and Grayson Allen answered with baskets, and Allen's floater cut it to 86-87 at 5:17. Booker then hit a 19-footer for 89-86, and Dillon Brooks followed with a step back three for a 92-86 lead. Naz Reid hit a three to make it 89-92 with 1:21 left. Booker answered with a floater for 94-89.

Moussa Diabate scored inside to cut it to 91-94 at 42.2 seconds. Booker then hit a 28-foot step back three for a 97-91 edge. Royce O'Neale made a three to pull Charlotte within 94-97, but the Suns held on. Coby White led the Hornets with 21 points. Chirp's Sim gave the Suns a 54% chance before the game.

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