Suns ride balanced scoring to rout Clippers
PHOENIX (Interstat) — Devin Booker scored 17 points and Collin Gillespie added 12 points and eight assists as the Phoenix Suns beat the L.A. Clippers 133-110 on Tuesday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Phoenix improved to 4-6, while the Clippers fell to 2-8. The Suns shot 49 of 88 from the floor and 22 of 43 from three-point range, overcoming 19 turnovers. Jordan Goodwin had 18 points and three rebounds for Phoenix, Ryan Dunn added 10 points and eight rebounds, and Khaman Maluach finished with 11 points and seven rebounds. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 13 points, five rebounds and six assists. Kobe Sanders had nine points and seven assists, Rui Hachimura scored 13 points, and Baba Miller added 13 points and four rebounds. Phoenix led 64-47 at halftime and extended its advantage with a 34-point third quarter. The Suns’ defense held L.A. to 38-of-90 shooting overall. Attendance was 17,071. Phoenix next hosts Charlotte on Thursday, while the Clippers visit Oklahoma City on Friday.