NBA: Suns halt Hornets' 10-game road winning streak

Devin Booker poured in 30 points and added 10 assists as the Phoenix Suns overcame the Charlotte Hornets 111-99 on Sunday, snapping Charlotte’s 10-game road winning streak. Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie each contributed 24 points, while rookie Rasheer Fleming posted career highs with 16 points and four 3-pointers. Booker was perfect from the line, hitting all 15 free throws, setting a season high and tying a career mark for most makes without a miss. The Suns connected on 23 of 26 attempts at the charity stripe.

For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball scored 22 points with four 3-pointers, Miles Bridges added 16, and Kon Knueppel contributed 15. Charlotte started a four-game road trip after going 16-5 in their last 21 games, with their previous road loss dating back to Jan. 17 against Golden State.

In Boston, the Celtics built a 26-point lead en route to a 109-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jaylen Brown recorded 23 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while Jayson Tatum added 20 points. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 30 points and Evan Mobley posted 24 points and eight rebounds. Bench contributions were key for Boston, with Payton Pritchard scoring 18 points, Baylor Scheierman adding 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Sam Hauser hitting five 3-pointers for 15 points.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 110-97 despite LeBron James sitting out with a bruised left elbow and foot arthritis. Luka Doncic scored 35 points, while Austin Reaves added 25, including key defensive plays in the final minutes. Rui Hachimura started in James’ place and contributed 13 points. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 25 points and 16 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 24 points and seven assists but struggled with turnovers.

Toronto dominated visiting Dallas 122-92 as RJ Barrett scored a season-high 31 points. Scottie Barnes added 17, and Jakob Poeltl posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. For the Mavericks, Daniel Gafford had a 10-for-10 shooting night for 21 points and 11 rebounds, while rookie Cooper Flagg added 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocks.

The New Orleans Pelicans routed Washington 138-118, led by Trey Murphy III with 24 points and Saddiq Bey’s 23-point, 10-rebound double-double. Zion Williamson added 20 points, while Jeremiah Fears chipped in 18. Trae Young led Washington with 17 points and eight assists in his second game for the struggling Wizards.

Portland cruised past Indiana 131-111 behind Scoot Henderson’s season-high 28 points. Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant each scored 21 points, while Deni Avdija returned from injury to contribute 18 points, eight assists, and five rebounds. Indiana dropped its ninth straight game, averaging 19.7 points below their opponents in the streak.

Orlando beat Milwaukee 130-91 as Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and Jalen Suggs added 20. Desmond Bane led the Bucks with 18 points and nine assists, while Bobby Portis notched 18 points and 10 rebounds, moving into second place all-time for NBA bench double-doubles.

Miami extended its winning streak to five games with a 121-110 win over Detroit. Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo added 24 points and nine rebounds, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 19 points off the bench. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points and 10 assists.

San Antonio rolled past Houston 145-120 with Victor Wembanyama scoring 29 points. Stephon Castle added 23, and De’Aaron Fox recorded 20 points and 10 assists. Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson led Houston with 23 points each, but the Rockets fell further behind in the Western Conference standings.

Sacramento snapped a long losing stretch with a 126-110 victory over Chicago. Malik Monk scored 30 off the bench, Maxime Raynaud added 26, and Russell Westbrook recorded his fifth triple-double of the season with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. Collin Sexton led the Bulls with 28 points, while Josh Giddey added a triple-double of his own.

—Field Level Media/Reuters