Edwards, Timberwolves bounce back to beat short-handed Suns
January 14, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, D’Angelo Russell had 17 and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-116 on Friday night.
Taurean Prince added 16 points off the bench and fellow reserve Naz Red had 13 points for Minnesota.
Donaldson’s 16 helps E. Illinois beat D-III Blackburn 93-43
December 4, 2022 GMTCHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Donaldson’s 16 points helped Eastern Illinois defeat Blackburn 93-43 on Saturday night.
Donaldson added five assists for the Panthers (2-7). Kyle Thomas scored 13 points while finishing 5 of 7 from the floor, and added six rebounds.
Suns to visit Magic Friday
November 10, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (8-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (3-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Phoenix Suns.
Booker scores 32; Paul-less Suns beat Wolves 129-117
November 10, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Devin Booker had 32 points and a season-high 10 assists, and Mikal Bridges scored 13 of his season-high 31 points in the first quarter as the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-117 on Wednesday night.
Suns’ Chris Paul out versus Timberwolves with sore heel
November 10, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns will miss Wednesday's game at Minnesota due to right heel soreness.
Phoenix coach Monty Williams said the team is being cautious with Paul, who left Monday's game at Philadelphia early and played just under 14 minutes.
Phoenix Suns travel to take on the Timberwolves
November 8, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (7-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (5-6, 10th in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Phoenix Suns.
Philadelphia takes on Phoenix in non-conference showdown
November 7, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (7-2, first in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4-6, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2.5; over/under is 214.5
76ers host the Suns for cross-conference contest
November 6, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (7-2, first in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (4-6, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia hosts Phoenix in a non-conference matchup.
Phoenix plays conference rival Golden State
October 24, 2022 GMTGolden State Warriors (2-1, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (2-1, third in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Phoenix and Golden State will play on Tuesday.
Phoenix, Dallas meet with series tied 2-2
May 9, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (52-30, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (64-18, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -6; over/under is 213
Heat’s Herro overwhelming pick as NBA’s Sixth Man of Year
May 3, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro was told before the season began that he wouldn’t be in the Miami Heat starting lineup. To his credit, he saw that as an opportunity.
“I said, ‘Let’s go for Sixth Man of the Year,’” Herro said.
Phoenix, New Orleans face off with series tied 2-2
April 25, 2022 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (36-46, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (64-18, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -6.5; over/under is 215.5
Los Angeles faces Phoenix on 3-game road slide
April 4, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (31-47, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (62-16, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits Phoenix looking to stop its three-game road slide.
Phoenix hosts Philadelphia following Booker’s 49-point game
March 26, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (46-27, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (60-14, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Philadelphia 76ers after Devin Booker scored 49 points in the Phoenix Suns' 140-130 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Phoenix seeks 60th win of season in matchup with Denver
March 24, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (59-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (43-30, sixth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -3.5; over/under is 231.5
Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112
March 17, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Devin Booker scored 36 points, Mikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Booker shot 15 of 24 from the field and scored at least 30 points for the second time in the last three games.
James leads Los Angeles against Phoenix after 50-point game
March 12, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (29-37, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (53-14, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5
Booker and the Suns take on the Raptors
March 10, 2022 GMTToronto Raptors (35-30, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (53-13, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Devin Booker leads Phoenix into a matchup against Toronto.
Miami takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix
March 9, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (52-13, first in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-22, first in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -7.5
Milwaukee takes on Phoenix, looks for 4th straight victory
March 5, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (51-12, first in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (39-25, third in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee will try to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Phoenix.
Phoenix and Portland meet in conference matchup
March 1, 2022 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (25-36, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-12, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts Portland in a matchup of Western Conference teams.
Booker, NBA-leading Suns roll past Thunder without Paul
February 25, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Devin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday night.
Booker played point guard with All-Star Chris Paul out with a fractured right thumb.
Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight win
February 25, 2022 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Devin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday night.
Booker played point guard with All-Star Chris Paul out with a fractured right thumb.
Booker leads Phoenix into matchup against Los Angeles
February 15, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Clippers (29-30, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (46-10, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -12.5; over/under is 221.5
Suns face the Jazz on 6-game win streak
January 24, 2022 GMTUtah Jazz (30-17, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (36-9, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -6.5; over/under is 222.5
Detroit takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix
January 15, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (32-9, first in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (10-31, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit hosts Phoenix looking to extend its four-game home winning streak.
Phoenix faces Indiana, seeks 4th straight road win
January 13, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (31-9, first in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (15-27, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Suns play Indiana.
Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix
January 10, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (30-9, second in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (19-17, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto hosts Phoenix trying to prolong its five-game home winning streak.
Suns face the Heat on 3-game win streak
January 7, 2022 GMTMiami Heat (24-15, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (29-8, first in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix seeks to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory against Miami.
Phoenix hosts conference foe Los Angeles
January 5, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Clippers (19-19, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (28-8, second in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Reggie Jackson and the Los Angeles Clippers visit Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
Booker scores 33, leads Suns to 123-110 win over Pelicans
January 5, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Devin Booker scored 33 points, Chris Paul added 11 points and 15 assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-110 on Tuesday night.
Mikal Bridges added 23 points for Phoenix, which picked up its seventh win over the Pelicans in the last nine games.
Hornets play the Suns on 3-game win streak
January 1, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (27-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-17, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte seeks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Phoenix.
Phoenix plays Charlotte, looks for 14th straight home win
December 18, 2021 GMTCharlotte Hornets (16-15, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (23-5, second in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix will try to keep its 13-game home win streak intact when the Suns face Charlotte.
McGee scores 21, Suns roll past Celtics 111-90
December 11, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — JaVale McGee always brings the energy. On Friday night, he also brought the buckets.
The 7-footer had season highs of 21 points and 15 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 assists and the Phoenix Suns rolled to a 111-90 win over the Boston Celtics.
Phoenix takes home win streak into matchup with San Antonio
December 5, 2021 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (8-13, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (19-4, second in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts San Antonio aiming to continue its 10-game home winning streak.
Suns’ Paul dealing with shoulder injury vs. Lakers
May 23, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns All-Star point guard Chris Paul is dealing with a right shoulder injury during his team's playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
The injury happened early in the second quarter when he bumped into teammate Cameron Johnson following LeBron James' tip-in basket.
Phoenix takes on Milwaukee, looks for 4th straight victory
February 9, 2021 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (16-8, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (14-9, fourth in the Western Conference)...