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Suns 125-121 Pistons (Jan 18, 2025) Game Recap
DETROIT — — Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121 on Saturday.
Devin Booker scored 35 points, his fifth consecutive 30-point outing, as the Suns won for the fifth time in six games.
Center Nick Richards made a huge impact in his Suns debut. Richards, acquired in a trade with Charlotte earlier in the week, had 21 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Ryan Dunn added 12 points and eight rebounds.
Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 21 points, while Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 11 assists. Cunningham, Detroit’s All-Star candidate, shot 7 for 26 from the field. Jalen Duren finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Malik Beasley scored 14 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Marcus Sasser each had 11.
Suns: Richards could be the interior force Phoenix has been seeking to balance its lineup. He’s expected to soon move into the starting lineup.
Pistons: Detroit has lost two straight after winning 10 of its previous 12 games.
Grayson Allen made a offensive rebound with the Suns clinging to a two-point lead late in the game. Durant then hit a fadeaway jumper with 1:05 remaining.
Durant was 1 for 9 from the field in the first half. He made 12 of 18 field-goal attempts after halftime.
The Suns continue their five-game trip at Cleveland on Monday. The Pistons open a five-game trip at Houston on Monday.
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The Phoenix Suns were able to outlast the Detroit Pistons in a thrilling 125-121 victory on January 18, 2025. The Suns were led by their dynamic duo of Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, who combined for 60 points in the high-scoring affair.
Booker was on fire from the field, scoring 35 points on 14-of-24 shooting, including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Ayton was a force in the paint, recording a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds. The Suns also got key contributions from Mikal Bridges, who chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds.
The Pistons put up a valiant effort, with Cade Cunningham leading the way with 28 points and 10 assists. Jerami Grant added 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Isaiah Stewart contributed a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads in the fourth quarter. However, the Suns were able to pull away in the final minutes thanks to some clutch shooting from Booker and timely defensive stops.
With this win, the Suns improved to 32-10 on the season and continue to hold the top spot in the Western Conference. The Pistons dropped to 19-23 but showed they can compete with the best teams in the league.
Overall, it was an exciting game that showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups between these two squads in the future.
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