NEW DELHI: It was a comeback win for the
Phoenix Suns
as they rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the
Washington Wizards
118-112.
Devin Booker
played a crucial role in the comeback, scoring 11 of his 27 points in the final quarter, shooting 4 of 6 from the floor. The Suns' defense stepped up in the fourth quarter, holding the Wizards to 7-of-27 shooting.
Phoenix took control in the final quarter, outscoring Washington 31-19.
The Suns built an eight-point lead with just over three minutes remaining in the game. However, the Wizards fought back with a 9-2 run, bringing the game within one point. Despite
Kevin Durant
's game-high 28 points for the Wizards, he shot just 1-of-5 in the closing period.
Daniel Gafford
had a standout performance for the Wizards with a career-high 26 points and 17 rebounds, contributing significantly to Washington's efforts.
Tyus Jones
, coming off a triple-double in the previous game, added 22 points and 11 assists for the Wizards.
Kyle Kuzma
chipped in with 17 points, but he fouled out during the game.
In the end, it was a critical play from Kevin Durant, who dunked off a Devin Booker assist and converted a three-point play, helping Phoenix secure the win. The Suns shot 41 of 90 from the floor, while the Wizards went 39 of 95. Despite both teams struggling from beyond the arc, Phoenix's overall shooting and success at the free-throw line (23 of 30) played a crucial role in the victory.
Eric Gordon
and
Drew Eubanks
contributed off the bench for the Suns, scoring 13 and 12 points, respectively.
Jordan Goodwin
also had a balanced performance with six points, eight rebounds, and six assists for Phoenix.
(With Reuters inputs)
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