Booker’s 15 Keeps Phoenix Ahead as Charlotte Closes to Three

On Thursday, Phoenix built a 55-50 halftime lead after opening with a 28-22 first quarter, then watched Charlotte take the second 28-27. Devin Booker paced the Suns with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three, and five assists; Naz Reid led Charlotte with 11 points. The Hornets have trimmed the score to 55-52 early in the third, so Phoenix must answer Charlotte’s momentum after the break. Phoenix entered ranked 17th in the power index at 4-6, while Charlotte was 23rd at 4-7; watch whether Booker can keep creating efficient offense as the margin tightens.