PHOENIX (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 28 factors and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 factors and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125 on Saturday evening.
The Pistons dominated the vast majority of the sport and did not path after the primary jiffy. The Suns reduce their deficit to 122-119 with 2:26 left on a pair of Kevin Durant free throws, however Malik Beasley responded with a nook 3 to thwart the comeback try.
Durant scored a season-high 43 factors on 14-of-26 taking pictures and made all 11 of his free throws. Bradley Beal added 26, however the Suns could not overcome 19 turnovers.
Seven Detroit gamers scored in double figures. Jaden Ivey had 20, Beasley added 18 and Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 16.
Detroit took a 41-26 lead late within the first quarter, scoring 16 factors off seven Phoenix turnovers. The Suns reduce the result in 64-59 at halftime.
The Suns performed their first sport of the season with out four-time All-Star guard Devin Booker, who got here out with left groin ache.
Takeaways
Pistons: Detroit’s aggressive protection gave the Suns issues all evening. The rising Pistons have received three of their final 5 video games.
Suns: They’ve misplaced 12 of their final 18 video games after beginning the season 8-1. Turnovers have been the principle wrongdoer Saturday. Booker’s absence was definitely an element, however there is no actual excuse for being so sloppy.
Key second
The Suns had some hope within the ultimate minute, however Cunningham made a 3-pointer with 33.8 seconds left, extending the Pistons’ result in seven.
Key statistic
The Suns shot almost 62 p.c from the sector within the first three quarters, however nonetheless trailed 103-94, largely attributable to turnovers and shoddy protection.
To be continued
The Pistons are on the Los Angeles Lakers and the Suns are on the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
— By DAVID BRANDT, Related Press
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