Booker’s 30 Powers Phoenix Through Orlando’s Fourth-Quarter Push

Phoenix took control on Thursday by outscoring Orlando in each of the first three quarters, then held on for a 117-104 win. Devin Booker led the way with 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, plus 8 assists, 3 steals, 1 rebound, no blocks and 3 turnovers. Dillon Brooks added 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting and 4-of-6 from deep, with 2 steals, 1 block, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 turnover. Miles Bridges supplied 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, no blocks and 1 turnover. Phoenix’s 33-26, 30-25 and 33-22 quarter-by-quarter edge created a 23-point cushion entering the fourth. Orlando won the final quarter 31-21, but could not erase the deficit. Wendell Carter Jr. gave the Magic 27 points on 10-of-12 shooting, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 turnovers, while Franz Wagner posted 15 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 8 rebounds, 15 assists, 4 steals, no blocks and 6 turnovers.