PHOENIX — With Mortgage Matchup Center chanting “MVP” every time he touched the ball, Devin Booker added another milestone as his 30 points helped lead the Phoenix Suns to a 101-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night.
Oct 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) drives against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Booker found his rhythm early, scoring 15 points in the first half on 6-for-9 shooting. The Suns built a 17-point lead in the second quarter, but Charlotte fought back, outscoring Phoenix 28-27 to cut the deficit to five at halftime.
The momentum continued to shift in the second half, as Charlotte eventually erased the deficit and took a 76-72 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Phoenix responded with a strong fourth-quarter effort, taking back control behind timely scoring and defensive stops.
Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
With 28 seconds left, Booker knocked down a clutch 3-pointer to give Phoenix a 97-91 lead. Charlotte answered with a four-point play by former Sun Royce O’Neale, cutting the lead to two, but the Suns held on. Miles Bridges knocked down two free throws, and Booker followed with a steal and two more free throws to seal the victory.
Booker finished with seven assists and three steals, continuing to show his impact beyond the scoring column. Dillon Brooks added 15 points, while Collin Gillespie contributed 13. Bridges, playing against his former team for the first time since being traded to Phoenix, finished with 11 points and six rebounds.
Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The victory marked Phoenix’s fourth win in its last five games after opening the season 1-5. More importantly, Booker continued his climb up the NBA’s all-time scoring list, surpassing Tracy McGrady’s career total of 18,381 points.
With 18,401 career points, Booker now sits at 78th on the NBA’s all-time regular-season scoring list, adding another milestone to an already impressive career.
Devin Booker has passed Tracy McGrady on the @NBA all-time scoring list! https://t.co/b2tole0fjX
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 13, 2026
The Suns will finish up their seven-game home stand against Western Conference rival Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.
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