NEW YORK — The Phoenix Suns secured a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday, marking their first win of a six-game road trip. The game was a back-and-forth contest, with both teams trading runs throughout. However, the Suns managed to pull away in the final moments, ultimately coming out on top. Devin Booker made his return from an ankle injury and led the team in scoring, but the win was a true team effort, as six players finished with double-digit points. Dillon Brooks struggled offensively on the night, but it didn’t impact the outcome.

The Knicks were playing their first game back after a four-game road trip, and their fans were vocal throughout the match. However, the Suns proved they could match the energy, especially when it mattered most. This performance contrasted with their recent games against the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons, where they had struggled late in the fourth quarter.

With this win, the Suns improved their record to 25-17 on the season. They ended a two-game losing streak, and now look ahead to the second leg of their Eastern Conference road trip.

Game Flow

First Half

The Knicks started strong, taking an early 13-6 lead and forcing Jordan Ott to call a timeout just under four minutes into the game. Karl-Anthony Towns was dominant early for New York, scoring multiple points in the opening minutes. For the next six minutes, scoring remained low, with both teams combining for only 17 points. Only four different Suns players scored during this stretch, and by the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 27-19.

In the first quarter, Devin Booker made history by passing a Phoenix Suns legend on the NBA all-time scorer list. The Suns then launched a 17-4 run to take their first lead since the start of the game. The team played more balanced offense in the second quarter, but the Knicks responded with their own run, fueled by hot three-point shooting. They hit 63% of their first 13 three-pointers, allowing them to retake the lead.

By halftime, the score was tied at 56-55. Both teams had similar shooting splits: Phoenix shot 43.9% from the field and 39.1% from three, while New York shot 42.9% from the field and 42.1% from three.

Second Half

The third quarter was a series of runs by both teams. The Suns went on a 10-3 run to take a six-point lead, only for the Knicks to respond with a 16-0 surge to take a 10-point advantage. Madison Square Garden was electric, with the Knicks’ fans roaring throughout the quarter.

When the Suns finally stopped the Knicks’ run, they closed the third quarter with a 13-0 burst to end the frame. The quarter concluded with Devin Booker hitting an And-one layup with just 0.3 seconds left on the clock. Jordan Goodwin’s efforts and a quick five-point scoring run were crucial in shifting momentum.

The fourth quarter started slowly, with the game slowing down in its final moments. Collin Gillespie took control in the early part of the quarter, making shots and organizing the offense. The Suns played better in the closing stages than they had in their previous games against the Pistons and Heat.

Relying mostly on their starters and Grayson Allen, the Suns pulled away late, avoiding a late scare when the Knicks cut the lead to five points.

Up Next

The Suns will remain in New York City and face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday in the first game of a back-to-back set.