QUICK RECAP:
Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton both went to work early, combining for 34 points at halftime as the Phoenix Suns held a two-point lead over the Detroit Pistons. Despite losing the third quarter 29-20, the Suns brought it to within just a five points early in the fourth. The Pistons then caught fire and went on a 17-2 run to open up a 20-point lead before ultimately defeating the Suns 118-98.
KEY PERFORMERS
Devin Booker: 26 points, five rebounds, two assists, three steals
Deandre Ayton: 20 points (9-of-12 shooting), eight rebounds
Mikal Bridges: 13 points, seven assists, three rebounds, one steal
Richaun Homes: 10 points, five rebounds, two blocks, two steals
STAT OF THE GAME
This is Ayton’s second time this season scoring 20-plus points on at least 70 percent shooting in consecutive games (also did so in two straight from Oct.