The Phoenix Suns displayed their resilience and determination as they completed a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 117-119. This thrilling victory showcased the Suns' ability to overcome adversity and highlighted their unwavering commitment to success.
Entering the fourth quarter, the Suns found themselves trailing by a significant margin. However, instead of succumbing to defeat, they rallied together and unleashed an impressive offensive onslaught that left the Kings stunned. Led by their star player, Devin Booker, who scored 15 points in the final period alone, the Suns demonstrated their ability to rise above challenging circumstances.
The Suns - for lack of a better term - were embarrassed for majority of the game before pulling it all together in 119-117 fashion on Tuesday night, improving their record to 22-18 on the season.
Devin Booker had 16 points and 11 assists, Bradley Beal scored 13 points and Jusuf Nurkic had 10 points and 15 rebounds for Phoenix.
The Kings led by 22 points with 8:22 to play, but Durant sparked a comeback with a pair of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. Eric Gordon later made consecutive 3-pointers to tie it at 115. He scored 13 points off the bench.
"We stayed in it. We stayed in the fight mentally," Suns coach Frank Vogel said. "There were a lot of moments where our guys were struggling and frustrated, and we were getting our butts kicked.
The Phoenix Suns got off to a rough start on defense, allowing the Kings to shoot 63% from the field, which led to a 12-point lead at the end of the first quarter, 39-27. Allen had 11 points, thanks to making 3-4 from beyond the arc. Durant was held scoreless.
Durant calmly sunk both to secure the 119-117 win. He finished the night with 27 points, five rebounds and four assists. Grayson Allen led the Suns with 29 points, six assists and five rebounds. Devin Booker added 16 points and 11 assists while struggling from the field in a 5-of-14 effort.
The Suns shot 17 of 37 (45.9%) from 3-point distance including seven made 3s in the fourth quarter. Fox led Sacramento with 33 points and six assists, an individual effort that will surely give him little solace. The loss dropped the Kings to 23-17.
It's the kind of game that could change the trajectory of the season for either team. How the Suns and the Kings respond moving forward will be worth watching.
The Suns’ next game is in New Orleans against the Pelicans on Friday.
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