Two nights ago, the Suns managed to overcome a deficit of over 20 points only to lose to the Thunder. Tonight, they squandered a similar lead of over 20 points, but this time they emerged victorious against the Denver Nuggets in OT.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In the second quarter, Phoenix went on a remarkable 23-1 run, propelling them into halftime with a commanding 15-point lead.
The driving force behind this explosive 37-point 2nd quarter was Grayson Allen, who nailed each of his first 8 shots from beyond the arc.
However, in the ensuing two quarters, the Suns could only muster 37 points, as their familiar 4th quarter struggles resurfaced.
As a team, Phoenix managed to convert just 5 shots out of 24 attempts in the final 12 minutes. Allen’s hot streak from deep came to an end as he missed 4 consecutive three-pointers, Bradley Beal went 2 for 7, and Durant started the quarter shooting 1 for 8.
The Suns’ once 22-point lead quickly vanished, signaling another potential collapse in the 4th quarter and their third consecutive loss.
But, with only 20 seconds remaining, Durant sunk his first three-pointer of the night, tying the game at 102 after starting 0 for 5 from deep.
In overtime, Durant capitalized on this momentum, scoring an additional 8 points, including two more successful shots from beyond the arc. With back-to-back turnovers by the Nuggets, Phoenix seized the opportunity and went on a 15-5 run to secure the victory without any last-minute drama.
Durant finished the game with 35 points, marking his first 30+ point performance in 8 games.
The Suns remain undefeated in overtime this season, and tonight’s win marked their first victory against a team with a winning record without Devin Booker on the court. Prior to tonight, they were 0-6.
Additionally, they put an end to the Nuggets‘ six-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, the Suns will face the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, with tipoff scheduled for 7 pm.
