Booker scores 27 as Suns beat Grizzlies 109-100
Devin Booker scored 27 points, and the Phoenix Suns went on a 23-4 run in the third quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 109-100.
The Grizzlies led 61-55 with 10:34 left in the third quarter. Alex Len’s 2 free throws put the Suns ahead for good with 9:01 left in the quarter. Ronnie Price made 3 3-pointers and Len added 6 during the run. The Suns led 78-65 with 2:51 left in the quarter.
Len had 19 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists.
For the Grizzlies, Mike Conley scored 22 points (14 in the second quarter).
The Suns shot 52.1% from the field to the Grizzlies’ 40.0%. The Grizzlies outscored the Suns 51-30 off the bench. The Grizzlies were outscored 20-4 in 7 minutes with Randolph, Barnes, Hollins, Conley and Hairston on the floor together. JaMychal Green fouled out.