Phoenix turned a four-point deficit into a 101-96 win over Charlotte on Thursday, 2026-11-12—the game was played today, Eastern.
Phoenix beat Charlotte 101-96 on Thursday after trailing 76-72 entering the fourth quarter. The Suns outscored the Hornets 29-20 in the final period, reversing the four-point gap and deciding the game. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, and added 1 rebound, 7 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and 2 turnovers. Collin Gillespie scored 13 on 5-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-9 from deep, with 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, no blocks and 2 turnovers. Miles Bridges chipped in 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting, went 5-of-5 at the line and had 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and no turnovers. Charlotte’s Coby White scored 21 on 8-of-16 shooting, with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, no steals, no blocks and 4 turnovers, while Naz Reid added 16 points on 6-of-18 shooting, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 4 turnovers. Phoenix’s strong finish secured the five-point win despite Charlotte’s 26-17 edge in the third quarter.
Key Performers
Devin Booker, Suns: 30 PTS, 12-20 FG, 7 AST, 3 STL Coby White, Hornets: 21 PTS, 8-16 FG, 3 AST Naz Reid, Hornets: 16 PTS, 8 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
Standings Impact
Phoenix entered at 4-6 and moves to 5-6; Charlotte entered at 4-7 and falls to 4-8. The Suns were 17th in the power index before the game, with the Hornets 23rd.
DYMA Insight
Phoenix’s 29-20 fourth quarter erased Charlotte’s lead after the Hornets won the third 26-17. Booker supplied 30 points, while Gillespie added 13 and two steals.