Field Level Media
15 Jan 2022, 08:25 GMT+10
Devin Booker scored 22 of his 35 points in the third quarter and Deandre Ayton had 27 points and 12 rebounds to fuel the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 112-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday in Indianapolis.
Booker drained a career high-tying six 3-pointers to propel Phoenix to its fifth win in the last six games.
Ayton made 12 of 18 shots and his lone 3-point attempt to fall one point shy of his season-high point total. He scored 28 points in the Suns' 111-107 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 14.
Justin Holiday scored 25 points and Caris LeVert added 20 points and nine assists for the Pacers, who lost three in a row and nine of their last 10 games. Domantas Sabonis recorded 14 points and 14 rebounds in defeat.
Phoenix scored the last eight points of the second quarter to take a 46-38 lead at halftime before bolting out of the blocks to begin the third. Booker made pair of 3-pointers, a long-range jumper and a three-point play within the first 3 1/2 minutes of the quarter to extend the Suns' advantage to 59-46.
The Pacers turned the tide and Holiday sandwiched 3-pointers around Booker's converted three-point play to claim a 76-73 lead. Booker countered with a 3-pointer in transition and followed JaVale McGee's two free throws with a bucket before the buzzer.
Landry Shamet drained a 3-pointer and converted a three-point play as part of the Suns' 16-2 run to start the fourth quarter. Phoenix wasn't seriously threatened the rest of the way.
Ayton and Booker combined to score the Suns' first 19 points before Cameron Payne drained a mid-range jumper and McGee made a dunk to give Phoenix a 23-19 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Indiana rookie Chris Duarte scored seven points in his return from a two-game absence following the birth of his daughter. Teammates Malcolm Brogdon (sore right Achilles) and Jeremy Lamb (sore left knee) did not play in the game, however.
--Field Level MediaGet a daily dose of Sports Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Sports Sun.
More Information(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The Washington Nationals dismissed manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo...
(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Houston Astros pulled away...
(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images) Michael Lorenzen pitched seven scoreless innings and won for the first time in nearly a...
(Photo credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images) Dallas Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin is facing misdemeanor charges of possession...
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Mickey Moniak finished a double shy of the cycle, Michael Toglia also went deep, and the...
(Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images) Yandy Diaz's go-ahead double in a three-run 10th inning enabled the struggling Tampa...
(Photo credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images) Dallas Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin is facing misdemeanor charges of possession...
(Photo credit: Paul Witwer/Standard-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Dallas Cowboys are donating $500,000 to the Salvation...
(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images) Veteran wide receiver Chase Claypool, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2023, is confident...
(Photo credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images) Since COVID-19 canceled the 2020 CFL season, the Edmonton Elks have tried multiple...
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion reached into Southeastern Conference territory...
(Photo credit: Paul Witwer/Standard-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Houston Texans announced a $500,000 commitment...