Key Takeaways:
- Devin Booker scored 30 points as the Suns defeated the Orlando Magic 117-104
- Phoenix snapped a four-game losing streak, while Orlando suffered their third consecutive loss
- Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 27 points and 13 rebounds for the Magic, but his side’s 25 turnovers led to 36 Suns’ points
Match Analysis
The Phoenix Suns restored confidence on their home court last night, dispatching the Orlando Magic 117-104 to bring their four-game losing streak to an end. Just a day after a disappointing home defeat to Portland, the Suns returned to winning ways, while the Magic’s woes deepened with a third straight loss.
Win in the Valley
@match_mortgage | #SunsUp https://t.co/NGj7y0Xfmm
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 6, 2026
Key Moments
Phoenix seized control midway through the third quarter when Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks nailed consecutive three-pointers, giving the Suns a commanding 78-60 advantage. The lead grew to 96-73 by the start of the fourth quarter, and Collin Gillespie’s three-pointer extended the margin to 30 points with 9:20 remaining, marking the largest lead of the contest.
Booker’s influence was felt early and often, as he tallied 23 first-half points on 8 of 13 shooting, which included a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer to put Phoenix ahead 63-51. Brooks kept pace alongside Booker, finishing with 24 points. Miles Bridges recorded a double-double with 18 points and a season-high 13 rebounds.
Statistical Highlights
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | Suns | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Dillon Brooks | Suns | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| Miles Bridges | Suns | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | Magic | 27 | 13 | 2 |
| Tristan da Silva | Magic | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Franz Wagner | Magic | 15 | 8 | 15 |
Shooting and Turnovers
The Suns were precise from long range, converting 17 of their 34 three-point attempts (50%), with Booker and Brooks responsible for four each. By contrast, Orlando’s 25 turnovers proved costly, allowing Phoenix to score 36 points directly from those miscues.
Wendell Carter Jr. delivered an impressive display for the Magic, scoring 27 points on 10 of 12 shooting and grabbing 13 rebounds. Bench support came from Tristan da Silva, who added 18 points, while Franz Wagner filled the stat sheet with 15 points and 15 assists.
Halftime Breakdown
The Suns led 63-51 at the interval, guided by Booker’s 23 first-half points and efficient scoring from beyond the arc. Carter paced Orlando with 13 points and eight rebounds before the halfway mark.
What’s Next?
Phoenix improved to 1-1 on their season-long seven-game homestand, showing signs of resurgence. Orlando, beginning a four-game road swing, will seek to regroup in their next outing.
The Magic continue their trip at Golden State on Saturday. The Suns return to action when they host Houston on Saturday.
