Booker scored a game-high 39 points on 14-of-25 shooting after struggling with his shot to lead the Suns (16-19), who remain 12 th in the West. Durant went for 26 points while Beal followed up his 25-point effort off the bench Monday at Philadelphia with 10 on 5-of-13 shooting Tuesday.

The Charlotte Hornets, fueled by a desire to end their 10-game losing streak, entered tonight's matchup with a sense of urgency. And they delivered, securing a decisive 115-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns at the Spectrum Center on a Tuesday night.