Key Takeaways:
- Devin Booker secured a 108-105 victory for Phoenix with a three-pointer at 0.7 seconds remaining
- Jordan Goodwin led the Suns in scoring with 26 points, sinking a career-high eight three-pointers off the bench
- Oklahoma City’s four-game winning streak ended as their record moved to 30-6, still the best in the NBA
Match Analysis
In a thrilling contest at Phoenix, Devin Booker delivered a clutch three-pointer with just 0.7 seconds left on the clock, propelling the Phoenix Suns to a 108-105 victory over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns had trailed by 18 points in the second quarter, but mounted a determined comeback to hand Oklahoma City only their sixth defeat of the season.
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Booker received the inbounds pass and launched the decisive shot over Alex Caruso, ending his long-distance struggles in memorable fashion. Ajay Mitchell’s attempt to force overtime with a corner three at the buzzer missed, confirming Phoenix’s win.
Standout Performances
Jordan Goodwin spearheaded the Suns’ scoring with 26 points, sinking 8 of 13 from three-point range, and making 9 of 16 shots overall from the floor. Booker compiled 24 points, while Dillon Brooks contributed 22, including a crucial triple over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander late in the game.
On the Thunder’s side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 25 points, and Jalen Williams added 23. The Thunder built early momentum, racing to a 24-9 advantage and leading by as many as 18 before the Suns began their resurgence. Phoenix missed its first eight three-point attempts and trailed 49-31 in the second quarter, but an 11-0 run to close the half narrowed the gap to 49-42 at the interval.
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | Jordan Goodwin | 26 | 108 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 25 | 105 |
Key Moments and Stats
The Suns overcame an 18-point deficit, seizing their first lead on Ryan Dunn’s three-pointer for a 71-70 edge late in the third quarter. Phoenix carried a slim 74-73 advantage into the final period.
In the closing seconds, Brooks converted a tough three-pointer over Gilgeous-Alexander for a 105-101 Suns lead with 36 seconds left. Chet Holmgren responded with a turnaround jumper. After a Brooks turnover, Jalen Williams sank a step-back jumper to level the score at 105 with 8.2 seconds left, setting the stage for Booker’s game-winner.
Goodwin topped Phoenix’s first-half scoring with nine points. For the Thunder, both Luguentz Dort and Williams tallied 10 points before the break.
What’s Next
The Thunder are set to host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, while the Suns will travel to face the Houston Rockets, also on Monday night.
