In a remarkable display of resilience, the Phoenix Suns overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat the Washington Wizards with a final score of 112-108. This victory was largely fueled by a strong fourth-quarter performance, where the Suns outscored the Wizards 31-19.
Devin Booker played a pivotal role in this comeback, scoring 11 of his total 27 points in the final quarter. His efficient shooting (4 of 6 from the floor) in the last period was instrumental in Phoenix's offensive surge. The Suns' defense also stepped up, limiting Washington to just 7-of-27 shooting in the quarter, thereby transforming a persistent deficit into a lead in the closing moments of the game.
During the initial 8:36 of the final quarter, the Suns surged ahead with a 24-8 run, which gave them an eight-point advantage. However, the Wizards, seeking their first back-to-back wins of the season, fought back valiantly. Daniel Gafford, who had a career-high night with 26 points and 17 rebounds, brought the Wizards within one point with 42 seconds left.
Kevin Durant, the top scorer of the game with 28 points, struggled with shooting in the final period but managed a critical three-point play off a Booker assist, sealing the win for Phoenix. Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, and Jordan Poole also contributed significantly to the Wizards' efforts, with Jones scoring 22 points and 11 assists, Kuzma adding 17 points, and Poole contributing 14 points.
Despite a challenging shooting night from beyond the arc (7 of 31 for Phoenix and 14 of 46 for Washington), the Suns outperformed the Wizards overall in shooting accuracy and free-throw conversions. Off the bench, Eric Gordon and Drew Eubanks added valuable contributions of 13 and 12 points respectively for Phoenix, while Booker also distributed eight assists in the game.
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