Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats and Box Score (Jan. 6) | 2024-25 NBA season

The Phoenix Suns shrugged off a poor first quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-99 on Monday. Phoenix needed a lift from the bench led by Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic to turn the game around. Beal's 16 third-quarter points gave the Suns control of the game.

Beal finished the game with 25 points, five assists and three rebounds. Kevin Durant added 23 points, six rebounds, five assists and one block. Devin Booker had a poor shooting night, tallying 10 points on 3-for-16 shooting, but had 10 assists, four rebounds and two steals.

Meanwhile, Guerschon Yabusele keyed the 76ers' superb start. The Frenchman slowed down in the second half, though. He finished the game with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey led the home team with 31 points and 10 assists. Philly's bench contributed seven points in the loss.

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Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers player stats and box score

Phoenix Suns player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Kevin Durant	23	6	5	1	1	3	9-14	3-4	2-3	+3
Ryan Dunn	15	4	1	0	0	0	6-11	3-6	0-0	-3
Mason Plumlee	2	7	2	1	2	0	1-1	0-0	0-0	-2
Tyus Jones	5	3	2	1	0	1	2-7	1-4	0-0	+1
Devin Booker	10	4	10	2	0	3	3-16	1-5	3-6	+9
Josh Okogie	3	3	1	0	0	0	1-2	1-2	0-0	+2
Jusuf Nurkic	5	7	1	0	0	2	1-2	0-0	3-4	+6
Oso Ighodaro	8	6	3	0	0	2	4-6	0-1	0-0	+6
Monte Morris	7	0	2	0	0	0	2-4	1-1	2-2	+11
Bradley Beal	25	3	5	1	1	0	10-15	3-6	2-2	+14
Grayson Allen	6	1	0	1	0	1	2-3	1-1	1-2	+3
Bol Bol	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Damion Lee	DNP	--	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Philadelphia 76ers player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Paul George	13	9	5	2	0	2	5-18	3-9	0-0	-8
Guerschon Yabusele	14	10	1	0	1	0	5-12	3-8	1-2	-9
Caleb Martin	8	7	3	2	1	1	2-6	1-2	3-6	-5
Tyrese Maxey	31	0	10	2	0	4	11-25	6-14	3-5	-5
Kelly Oubre Jr.	26	11	1	0	0	1	9-18	1-4	7-9	+3
Justin Edwards	3	3	0	0	1	0	1-2	1-1	0-0	-3
Adem Bona	4	5	0	0	1	1	1-2	0-0	2-4	-4
Reggie Jackson	0	1	0	0	0	0	0-1	0-1	0-0	-3
Eric Gordon	0	0	0	0	0	1	0-1	0-1	0-0	-3
Jeff Dowtin Jr.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-5
Ricky Council IV	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-8
Andre Drummond	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Phoenix Suns vs Philadelphia 76ers Game Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers opened a three-game homestand with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Philly raced to a 23-16 lead after one quarter behind Guerschon Yabusele, who started for the unavailable Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey. Paul George didn’t have his shooting touch going but contributed with his defense and playmaking.

Yabusele and Oubre continued their strong play in the next quarter. They combined for 22 points, 14 rebounds and two assists in the first half. The 76ers led 46-42 leading into the next half.

The Suns got a lift from their bench, which scattered 24 points in the first half. Jusuf Nurkic relegated to a reserve role, had five points and seven rebounds. Kevin Durant had seven points, but Devin Booker struggled for two points on 1-for-10 shooting.

The Phoenix Suns played their best stretch in the third quarter, outscoring the Philadelphia 76ers 36-27. Bradley Beal, now playing a reserved role, scattered 16 points in the period. Kevin Durant added six points and two assists to help the Suns to a 78-73 lead.

KD and Beal sustained their performance to keep the 76ers at bay. Devin Booker continued to struggle to make shots but was superb in running the plays. Phoenix edged Philly in the final quarter to win the game 109-99.