In a commanding effort to snap a two-game losing streak, the Phoenix Suns’ starting lineup delivered an explosive performance on Sunday, propelling the team to a 123-113 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!For the first time since 2009, each member of the Suns‘ starting five scored at least 18 points, a stat highlighted by StatMuse.
Suns starters scoring today:
24 — Allen
22 — KD
21 — Book
20 — O’Neale
18 — Nurkic1st time since 2009 the Suns had each starter score at least 18 points. pic.twitter.com/Gp6RDViKUM
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In the absence of Bradley Beal, Royce O’Neale, making his debut start for the Suns, nailed 6 three-pointers, culminating in a 20-point game. O’Neale also secured 10 rebounds, achieving his third double-double of the season. With O’Neale on the floor, the Suns saw a significant +22 point differential.
Jusuf Nurkic, returning from a sprained ankle that sidelined him in the previous game, contributed 18 points and matched his season-high with 22 rebounds.
Kevin Durant added 22 points to the tally, while Grayson Allen lit up the scoreboard with 24 points, thanks to his 6 three-pointers. Devin Booker rounded out the scoring with 21 points and distributed 9 assists.
Remarkably, the Suns’ starters accounted for 105 of the team’s 123 points, each logging at least 37 minutes of playtime—a season record.
The last occasion Phoenix’s starters each scored at least 18 points featured a lineup of iconic players, including Grant Hill, Amar’e Stoudemire, Steve Nash, and Shaquille O’Neal—boasting three Hall of Famers.
Looking ahead, the Suns will enjoy a brief respite before returning to the court on Thursday to face the Houston Rockets.
