Overview
- Devin Booker was ruled out with a left ankle sprain, leaving Phoenix to lean on role players during the Detroit stop of its road trip.
- Grayson Allen led the Suns with 33 points, including 21 before halftime, and Dillon Brooks added 16 before fouling out in the closing minutes.
- Duncan Robinson scored 19 for Detroit, Jalen Duren delivered 16 points and 18 rebounds, and Tobias Harris hit the go-ahead fourth-quarter jumper as part of his 16-point night.
- Cade Cunningham returned from a wrist contusion and finished with 10 points and 11 assists despite shooting 3-for-16 from the field.
- Jalen Green remained out for Phoenix with a right hamstring strain, with reports indicating he could return as soon as Saturday, and Detroit reserve Paul Reed was a late scratch for personal reasons.