Cameron Johnson scored 21 points, and the Phoenix Suns closed the third quarter on a 30-12 run to beat the Sacramento Kings 116-100.
The Kings went on a 13-4 run to lead 66-60 with 7:31 left in the third quarter. Frank Kaminsky’s driving layup put the Suns ahead for good with 3:49 left in the quarter. Devin Booker scored 9 points and Johnson added 6 during the run. The Suns led 90-78 after three quarters and by as many as 23 in the fourth quarter.
Mikal Bridges scored 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) on 9 for 15 shooting, and Booker added 20 points. The Suns had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Kings, Buddy Hield scored 17 points (9 on 3 3-pointers), and Tyrese Haliburton added 15 points and 6 assists off the bench.
The Kings committed 15 turnovers to the Suns’ 9. The Suns outscored the Kings 18-5 in 5 minutes with Kaminsky, Booker, Payne, Bridges and Johnson on the floor together. Cameron Payne fouled out.