The Phoenix Suns secured a 117–104 victory over the Orlando Magic, snapping a four-game losing streak in the process. Phoenix controlled the game for long stretches, while Orlando mounted a noticeable push only in the fourth quarter.
Phoenix sets the tone from the opening tip
The Suns came out firing with high offensive efficiency, taking the first quarter 33–26. Devin Booker assumed responsibility early, following his 33-point outing against Portland in the previous game. Under head coach Jordan Ott, Phoenix found a stable rhythm from the start.
The Suns maintained control into the second quarter, taking that period 30–25 and carrying a twelve-point lead into halftime. Wendell Carter Jr. kept Orlando in the contest, leading the Magic with 13 points and eight rebounds in the first half.
Suns dominant in the third quarter
After the break, Phoenix continued to build its advantage. The Suns took the third quarter 33–22, pushing their lead out to 23 points. The Magic struggled to find answers against a focused Phoenix defense and were without both Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs.
Devin Booker directed the offense as the primary ball-handler and repeatedly set up his teammates. Alongside his scoring, he finished with eight assists. Dillon Brooks chipped in with 24 points, while Miles Bridges contributed 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists — good for a double-double.
Orlando closes the gap in the fourth quarter
The Magic refused to go quietly despite the sizeable deficit. Orlando took the fourth quarter 31–21 and put some late pressure on Phoenix. The comeback fell short, however, as the Suns had built up enough of a cushion in the earlier periods.
Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 27 points, 13 rebounds and two assists, posting a double-double. Franz Wagner contributed 15 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists — also a double-double. Desmond Bane added 15 points and six rebounds, while Tristan da Silva scored 18 points.
Booker and the team statistics
Devin Booker connected on 11 of 22 field-goal attempts and four of eight three-pointers. Dillon Brooks underlined his consistent season form with 24 points. Luke Kennard scored 12 points and dished out five assists.
As a team, Phoenix connected on 17 three-pointers from 33 attempts and recorded 30 assists. The Suns committed 14 turnovers but came up with 14 steals. Orlando pulled down 48 rebounds yet surrendered 24 turnovers. The victory provides Phoenix with significant relief after a difficult stretch, while Orlando must now absorb its third consecutive defeat.
