The Phoenix Suns defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 118 - 111, at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday. These are two teams going in opposite directions, but Phoenix put that to the side by upsetting Oklahoma City in this big win. After trailing for the entirety of the first quarter, Phoenix responded by leading for the final 30 - pus minutes. The assist - to - turnover ratio was key, as the Suns doubled up the Thunder, 28 - 14 in assists, while committing two less turnovers. Oklahoma City could n't crack 42 percent shooting, while Phoenix shot nearly 50 percent from the field. The Suns bench was huge too, outscoring the Thunder's bench, 55 - 22. The Thunder (35 - 27) had to play this game in the second half of a back - to back set and it was clear they did n't have the legs against this weak Suns team. Russell Westbrook had legs though, tallying 48 points, 17 rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Alex Abrines finished second on the team with 13 points. Steven Adams fell just shy of a double - double, totaling nine points and 10 rebounds. Enes Kanter led the bench with 11 points and five rebounds. The Suns (20 - 42) came into this game tied for the worst record in the west, so this win is a mixed result. Eric Bledsoe led Phoenix with 18 points, three rebounds, five assists and four steals. Devin Booker finished second on the team, accumulating 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The bench was huge, as Alan Williams, Tyler Ulis and Leandro Barbosa each scored 14 points a piece. Williams also added 13 rebounds and three blocks, while Ulis provided four rebounds, seven assists and three steals. T.J Warren also collected 15 points and seven rebounds.
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