The Hornets flipped a five-point halftime deficit into a fourth-quarter lead after outscoring Phoenix 26-17 in the third.
Charlotte erased Phoenix’s five-point halftime lead with a 26-17 third quarter and held a 76-74 edge in the fourth on Thursday. Phoenix had opened with 28 points and led 55-50 at the break, but the Hornets seized momentum after halftime. The Suns have answered with the first two fourth-quarter points, leaving Charlotte up by two. Phoenix is 4-6 and No. 17 in the power index; Charlotte is 4-7 and No. 23.
Key Performers
Devin Booker, Phoenix: 21 points, 7 assists Coby White, Charlotte: 19 points Grayson Allen, Charlotte: 12 points, 4-for-7 from three