Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns player stats and box score (Jan. 12) | 2024-25 NBA season

The Phoenix Suns secured their first three-game winning streak in over two months, avenging an earlier loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 120-113 victory on Sunday. The Suns, plagued by inconsistency this season, last achieved a streak of three or more wins in November when they reeled off seven straight victories.

In their previous meeting, the Hornets snapped a grueling 10-game skid with a 115-104 triumph over Phoenix on their home court. Sunday's game was tightly contested until the fourth quarter, where the Suns closed on a decisive 19-5 run to seal the win.

Devin Booker led the charge, delivering 30 points, eight assists, five rebounds and three steals. Kevin Durant came alive in the second half, finishing with 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Bradley Beal had a strong first half but was quieter after the break, contributing 15 points and six assists overall. Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro also chipped in with 13, 11 and 10 points, respectively.

The Hornets put up a strong fight, even holding a 12-point lead at one stage. LaMelo Ball paced Charlotte with 25 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, while Mark Williams added a commanding 24 points and 16 rebounds.

Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller also made significant contributions, scoring 21 and 19 points, respectively.

Below is the box score from the game.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns player stats

Charlotte Hornets player stats

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Josh Green	30:13	2	7	0	1	4	25.0	0	3	0.0	0	0	0.0	2	5	3	0	1	2	5
Miles Bridges	32:02	21	5	5	8	15	53.3	3	5	60.0	2	2	100	0	5	0	0	2	3	8
Mark Williams	29:26	24	16	4	9	12	75.0	0	0	0.0	6	10	60.0	6	10	0	1	2	2	8
Brandon Miller	33:20	19	4	6	6	16	37.5	3	8	37.5	4	4	100	1	3	0	0	1	4	-3
LaMelo Ball	39:31	25	6	11	9	25	36.0	5	17	29.4	2	2	100	1	5	3	1	4	3	3
Cody Martin	25:08	5	3	1	1	3	33.3	1	2	50.0	2	2	100	1	2	2	0	1	2	-12
Nick Richards	17:54	4	5	2	2	4	50.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	4	1	1	0	1	0	-13
Nick Smith Jr.	17:33	8	3	0	3	10	30.0	2	4	50.0	0	0	0.0	0	3	1	0	2	1	-15
Tidjane Salaün	06:24	0	2	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	0	0	1	1	-6
Vasilije Micić	08:29	5	1	1	2	2	100	1	1	100	0	0	0.0	0	1	0	0	1	2	-10
TOTALS		113	57	30	41	92	44.6	15	40	37.5	16	20	80.0	15	37	10	2	16	20	-

Phoenix Suns player stats

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Ryan Dunn	27:22	11	6	2	4	5	80.0	3	4	75.0	0	0	0.0	3	3	1	0	0	2	-17
Kevin Durant	40:11	27	8	5	11	24	45.8	2	9	22.2	3	3	100	0	8	1	0	1	5	8
Mason Plumlee	15:16	2	5	2	1	4	25.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	2	3	1	2	2	2	-7
Devin Booker	38:37	30	5	8	10	20	50.0	4	9	44.4	6	6	100	0	5	3	0	1	1	-4
Tyus Jones	18:11	3	1	5	1	5	20.0	1	3	33.3	0	0	0.0	0	1	0	0	2	0	-15
Oso Ighodaro	30:13	10	6	2	3	3	100	0	0	0.0	4	6	66.7	3	3	0	1	1	2	19
Bradley Beal	35:08	15	3	6	5	12	41.7	2	4	50.0	3	4	75.0	0	3	0	2	1	2	19
Grayson Allen	13:24	13	1	0	4	7	57.1	3	6	50.0	2	2	100	0	1	2	0	0	0	7
Royce O'Neale	21:38	9	4	1	3	7	42.9	2	6	33.3	1	1	100	0	4	1	1	4	3	25
TOTALS		120	46	31	42	87	48.3	17	41	41.5	19	22	86.4	8	31	9	6	12	17	-

Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns: Game recap

The Charlotte Hornets had their last two games postponed due to the devastating LA wildfires, trimming a planned five-game road trip into just three games. Following a five-day break, the Hornets visited the Phoenix Suns, aiming to notch their second consecutive win.

The Hornets started strong in the first quarter, showing little sign of rust as they outscored the Suns 34-28 and led by as much as 12 points.

However, they faltered in the second quarter, allowing Phoenix to rally and build a lead as large as six points.

But the Hornets closed the quarter on a high note. Brandon Miller sank two free throws, Mark Williams completed a driving layup and LaMelo Ball added two more from the stripe, capping a 6-0 run to tie the game at 62 heading into halftime.

Williams had a dominant first half, posting 22 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 9-for-10 from the field. Ball also contributed 12 points and six assists.

For the Suns, Bradley Beal led the charge with 14 points, while Grayson Allen and Devin Booker each chipped in 13.

Charlotte continued their momentum into the third quarter, outscoring the Suns 36-31. However, their efforts were thwarted by Phoenix’s dominant 27-15 performance in the final period.