Suns Hand Thunder 6th Loss of Season 108-105; Booker Hits Game-Winning Three, Goodwin Drains 8 Triples

Beijing Time, January 5, NBA Regular Season: The Phoenix Suns faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. At halftime, the Suns trailed the Thunder 42-49. In the fourth quarter, Goodwin continued his scorching hot touch from beyond the arc. Dillon Brooks hit a crucial three-pointer, but subsequently slipped and turned the ball over to the Thunder. Jalen Williams then hit a mid-range jumper to tie the game. With 8 seconds remaining, Devin Booker hit a step-back three-pointer to seal the victory. Mitchell’s attempt at a game-tying three resulted in an airball. Ultimately, the Suns defeated the Thunder 108-105.

Key Performances:

• Phoenix Suns: Goodwin 26 points, four rebounds; Dillon Brooks 22 points, four rebounds, two assists.

• Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 25 points, six assists; Jalen Williams 23 points, four rebounds, seven assists.

Game Recap

• First Quarter: Goodwin scored 6 points for the Suns, while Dort added 8 points for the Thunder. The Suns trailed 20-26 at the end of the first.

• Second Quarter: Royce O'Neale scored 3 points for the Suns, and Jalen Williams scored 6 points for the Thunder. At halftime, the Suns trailed 42-49.

• Third Quarter: Devin Booker scored 11 points for the Suns, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points for the Thunder. The Suns took the lead, ending the quarter up 74-73.

• Fourth Quarter: Dillon Brooks exploded for 14 points for the Suns, while Jalen Williams added 11 points for the Thunder. The Suns held on to win 108-105.

Player Statistics

• Phoenix Suns: Goodwin 26 points, four rebounds; Dillon Brooks 22 points, four rebounds, two assists; Devin Booker 21 points, six rebounds, nine assists.

• Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 25 points, six assists; Jalen Williams 23 points, four rebounds, seven assists; Chet Holmgren 18 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks.

Starting Lineups

• Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, Mark Williams, Collin Gillespie, Royce O'Neale.

• Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, Cason Wallace.