Kevin Durant's Season-High 41 Points Helps Phoenix Suns Break Losing Streak, Beat Detroit Pistons 120-106
Suns overcome absence of injured Booker and Beal while Pistons' struggles continue with fourth straight defeat; Durant's stellar performance includes five assists, four rebounds, three blocks and perfect free throw record.
- Durant’s season-high performance of 41 points helped the Phoenix Suns break a three-game losing streak with a 120-106 win over the Detroit Pistons.
- Despite being short-handed due to the absence of injured Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns managed to clinch the victory with contributions from Eric Gordon (21 points, eight assists, and five rebounds) and Grayson Allen (14 points).
- The Suns faced their former coach Monty Williams for the first time in the regular season, with Suns owner Mat Ishbia watching the game from his front-row seats close to the team's bench.
- For the Pistons, who suffered their fourth consecutive loss, their top performers were Cade Cunningham with 26 points and six assists, and rookie Marcus Sasser with a season-high 22 points and four assists.
- The Pistons were never able to wave off the Suns' offensive attacks significantly, with the closest margin being 14 points in the final stages of the game.