The Phoenix Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-96.
The Suns took control with a 20-6 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 25.
Devin Booker had 21 points (14 in the third quarter) and 11 assists but shot 6 for 18, and Jusuf Nurkić added 13 points (10 in the paint) and 21 rebounds.
For the Hornets, Vasilije Micic scored 21 points, and Grant Williams added 20 points off the bench.
The Suns shot 46.0% from the field and 28.9% from 3 to the Hornets’ 37.2% and 16.2%. The Hornets’ starters were outscored 28-15 in 10 minutes together.