Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets — 111:99, NBA

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-99, pulling away to secure a 12-point win. The teams were closely matched in several areas—both finished with 24 assists, and the rebounding battle was nearly even (Charlotte 41, Phoenix 40)—but Phoenix’s shot-making from deep helped create separation on the scoreboard. Phoenix got a major scoring lift from Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green, who each scored 24 points to lead the Suns. Their combined production anchored the offense and helped Phoenix sustain momentum when Charlotte threatened to keep the game within reach. While Royce O’Neale (3 points) and O. Ighodaro (2 points) had limited scoring output, Phoenix’s overall ball movement and perimeter efficiency carried the night. From a team-stat perspective, the Suns shot 20-for-38 (53.0%) on field goals and made 16 three-pointers on 41 attempts. Charlotte shot 22-for-43 (51.0%) and hit 15 threes on 45 attempts, but Phoenix’s ability to convert efficiently—especially from beyond the arc—proved decisive in building and protecting a lead down the stretch. Going forward, Phoenix can point to balanced playmaking and high-level perimeter shooting as a winning formula, particularly when multiple scorers can shoulder the load. For Charlotte, the near-even assist and rebounding numbers are positives, but the Hornets will look to tighten execution in key stretches to prevent opponents from creating late-game separation in a relatively even matchup.