PHOENIX (AP) — Grayson Allen scored 32 factors and tied a profession excessive with 9 3-pointers, main the Phoenix Suns previous the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Wednesday night time.
Allen made 10 of 17 pictures from the sphere, together with 9 of 15 from lengthy vary. He’s made at the least eight 3-pointers in seven video games this season, which is second within the NBA behind Golden State’s Stephen Curry.
“Lots of them had been passes from (Devin) Booker and his choose and rolls tonight, early kick aheads, head up in transition,” Allen stated. “I advised him thanks after we had been sitting on the bench after the sport. I acquired numerous beauty.
“Missed just a few early, however the ball stored discovering me and I simply continued to let it fly.”
Kevin Durant added 22 factors for the Suns whereas Booker had 18 factors, 9 rebounds and 11 assists, falling simply shy of his first regular-season triple double.
It wasn’t at all times a fairly sport for the Suns — that they had 23 turnovers — however Durant wasn’t complaining.
“It’s about getting wins, man. We simply wish to win video games,” Durant stated. “I do know it’s about the way you win typically, however at this level of the season, we simply want so as to add wins.”
The Sixers trailed by 26 factors early within the fourth however minimize the Suns’ result in 102-91 with 5:15 left. Durant and Allen hit 3s on back-to-back possessions to show again the rally.
Allen hit back-to-back 3s, sandwiched round a Durant bucket, to offer the Suns an 81-64 lead with 4:32 left within the third. Phoenix completed the quarter on a 17-2 run for a 90-66 benefit heading into the fourth.
Philadelphia was led by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 18 factors whereas Cameron Payne and Jeff Dowtin Jr. scored 12 every off the bench. The Sixers made simply 7 of 18 (38%) free throws.
The Sixers continued their prolonged slide — they’ve a 9-18 file since Jan. 25. It’s a stretch that roughly mirrors the time seven-time All-Star middle Joel Embiid has missed since surgical procedure on his left knee.
“We simply didn’t appear to be transferring with the power we would have liked to be,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse stated. “We all know they’ll devastate you from 3, and we talked about making an attempt to restrict their makes an attempt tonight, and we simply couldn’t get it accomplished.”
Durant, a 14-time All-Star, handed Shaquille O’Neal for eighth place on the NBA’s profession scoring record. The 35-year-old has 28,610 factors. Subsequent up on the record is Wilt Chamberlain, who has 31,419.
The Suns had a tough begin, lacking their first eight pictures whereas turning the ball over 4 instances. They recovered in a rush, utilizing a 23-6 run within the second quarter to push to a 60-47 halftime benefit regardless of 13 turnovers.
The Suns shot 10 of 20 (50%) from 3-point vary and had a 34-18 rebounding benefit earlier than the break. Allen led the best way with 13 factors, making 4 of seven 3-pointers.
“He’s at all times a risk to do what he did tonight,” Suns coach Frank Vogel stated.
UP NEXT
76ers: Host Atlanta on Thursday night time.
Suns: At Lakers on Friday night time.
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