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Devin Booker returns, but Suns can't stop Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
Phoenix concluded two-game road trip Friday at Oklahoma City after losing Deandre Ayton to an ankle injury Tuesday.
Devin Booker returns, but Suns can't stop Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Phoenix concluded two-game road trip Friday at Oklahoma City after losing Deandre Ayton to an ankle injury Tuesday. Check out this story on azcentral.com: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2019/12/20/devin-booker-returns-but-phoenix-suns-cant-stop-oklahoma-city-thunder/2715651001/
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic Published 8:35 p.m. MT Dec. 20, 2019 | Updated 1:18 a.m. MT Dec. 21, 2019
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams stresses importance of playing with purpose after Friday's 126-108 loss at Oklahoma City. Arizona Republic
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 32 points in leading Oklahoma City (14-14) to a convincing 126-108 win over Phoenix (11-17) Friday night.
The Suns were without Deandre Ayton, who missed the after suffering a right ankle sprain in Tuesday's road loss against the Los Angeles Clippers in his return game from a 25-game suspension.
Ricky Rubio scored a team-high 24 points and and Devin Booker added 18 in his return after missing three games with a right forearm contusion.
The Thunder led by as many as 19 points as they scored 58 points in the paint..
Oklahoma City Thunder 126, Suns 108 (Chesapeake Energy Arena, 18,203 sellout)
Player of the game: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
He's a rising star, folks.
Can get his own shot. Knock down the 3, Create off the bounce
Defends well. Is a little slight of build, but that doesn't stop him from going to the rim.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 32 points on 13-of-18 shooting. He knocked down his two 3-ball attempts and Phoenix simply couldn't contain him.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots in front of Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Photo: Sue Ogrocki, AP)
Fourth quarter: Phoenix yielded a 7-0 spurt to trail 108-91, forcing Monty Williams to call a timeout with 9:56 left in the game.
Aron Baynes was called for a technical during the spurt.
Phoenix trailed by as many as 20 in the fourth as Oklahoma City finished with six players in double figures as Dennis Schroder added 24 off the bench and Danilo Gallinari had 22.
Third quarter: First off, both teams scored 40-plus points in the quarter.
Oklahoma City 44. Phoenix 41.
This marks the ninth time in Suns history both teams scored 40-plus point in a quarter.
So that tells you little defense was even played, but Phoenix trailed by 10 at the end of the quarter, 101-91. The Suns were down 66-65 after Devin Booker hit a technical free throw with 8:42 left in the quarter.
This means Oklahoma City scored 35 points in the final 8:42 of the quarter.
Dec 20, 2019; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) defends during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Alonzo Adams, Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports)
First half: Thunder led 57-50 at the half after leading by as many as 10 in the first half. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 while Gallinari and Schroder each added 11.
Phoenix led 5-0, fell behind, but pulled with one, 39-38, on an Elie Okobo bucket before Oklahoma City answered with a 10-1 run to go up 49-39 with 3:23 left in the half.
Kelly Oubre Jr. had 11 at the half while Rubio had 10.
What did we learn about the Suns tonight?
Oklahoma City exposed Phoenix in switches and the lob game. The Suns continue to lack attention to detail on the defensive end. Just have lapses when they either leave guys open or unaware of where a guy is and gives up an easy one.
Now OKC shot the lights out, but, Phoenix was a part of that problem in letting the Thunder get pretty much wherever they wanted on the floor.
Then there's Baynes.
The guys is a battler, but complains to the refs pretty much every time he called for a foul. It reached a point that Booker just waved him away from the referees.
Baynes has talked about valuing every possession. Well, he's got to take heed to his own in-game mode.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) fights for the ball with Phoenix Suns guard Ty Jerome (10) and center Aron Baynes, second from left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Photo: Sue Ogrocki, AP)
The refs make mistakes. We know this and when you're a team like Phoenix that has had its share of bad luck with injuries, it feels like everything is against you.
I get that, but he can't spend the same amount of time complaining to the refs than playing defense. He's too valuable a player, especially with Ayton out tonight, to get caught up in the officiating like he was.
Booker still isn't 100 percent with the forearm, but tried to do damage in the post. Worked at times. He got to the line (6-of-7) and found guys out of the post, but his complete offensive arsenal wasn't on full display.
Phoenix Suns lose fifth straight game, 126-108, Friday at Oklahoma City in Devin Booker's return after he missed three games with a forearm injury. Arizona Republic
The Suns needed it to have a chance to win this game.
Finally, Rubio.
This guy.
How does someone go 2-of-12 one night to score four and 9-of-11 the next in scoring 24? Rubio make shots you don't think he can make and then he misses open shots.
He's a playmaker, gets other people involved, but his shooting is going to be inconsistent. Phoenix is going to have to live with that part of his game.
Postgame quotes
"Points in the paint., the biggest issue for us was just guarding the ball. Just having the wherewithal and pride to stay in front of the ball. Pick-and-roll coverages change from quarter to quarter, but we just didn't have that toughness to stay in front of guys." Suns coach Monty Williams as Phoenix allowed 58 points in the paint.
"I thought we definitely started a lot better the first two quarters than we did the last two games, which was encouraging. I thought our defense picked up in the fourth. In the third, I thought both teams had a hard time guarding, so thank God we continued to score." Thunder coach Billy Donovan as Oklahoma City outscored Phoenix, 44-41 in the third quarter.
"Tonight, we didn't bring it in the first half. We've got to play through adversity, and right now, we're not doing it. We are feeling sorry for ourselves and as one of the leaders of this team, I have to show more pride, especially on defense." -- Suns point guard Ricky Rubio.
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Photo: Sue Ogrocki, AP)
"The whole offense, I think, is working really well, and my teammates are finding me at the right time. With the guards that we got, it's very easy because the whole defense is looking at them, and just find the right spot at the right time, and my teammates are finding me." -- Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, who finished with 22 points.
"He's been in many situations and he knows how these things work. He's held us accountable. He's done a good job of being very vocal, but it's on all of us together to turn this thing around. It's not going to be one person that can hero save the day. If we get back to what we do that works for us, we'll be in good shape." Suns guard Devin Booker talking about Ricky Rubio.
"It's a good experience for me. Not a lot of young guys get to play as much as I do and at times that I do and I'm honestly just blessed and fortunate to be in a position and I'm going to try and take advantage of it." Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after scoring a game-high 32 points.
Houston Rockets at Suns, 7 p.m., Saturday, Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Photos: Phoenix Suns 2019-20
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein (33) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Elie Okobo (2) defends during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; The shoes of Phoenix Suns guard Ty Jerome (10) during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) react during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) go for a loose ball during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Ty Jerome (10) and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) celebrate during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) and Dallas Mavericks forward Justin Jackson (44) watch the ball go out of bounds during the third quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Ricky Rubio (11) celebrate during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) dunks during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle reacts after receiving a technical foul during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) and guard Luka Doncic (77) defend during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after receiving a technical foul during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) takes a twenty-four second violation during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) takes an eight second violation during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj, Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dribbles the ball in front of Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots the ball past Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) controls the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) controls the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (21) dribbles the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jevon Carter (4) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Solomon Hill (44) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) goes to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) goes to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) guards Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson (1) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Justin Ford, Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) yells for teammates to get back on defense in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) and forward Trey Lyles (41) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and Phoenix Suns forward Cheick Diallo (14) jump ball to start the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dunks against San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) and forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) reacts after scoring a three point basket in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) dunks the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; UFC fighter Henry Cejudo sits courtside at the Phoenix Suns game against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the Nike basketball shoes worn by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell reacts as he argues with a referee against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (right) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams reacts against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (right) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver reacts against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (right) bumps shoulders with Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dunks the ball against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) blocks San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Trey Lyles (41) during the first quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) loses the ball to San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) spins against Phoenix Suns guard Jevon Carter (4) during the first quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) regains control of the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) during the second quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) loses the ball to San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the second quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Local speed painter Alejandro Ruiz waves after creating a portrait of King Jr. while the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church choir sings during the halftime between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs January 20, 2020. The completed MLK portrait will be gifted to the church. Michael Chow/The Republic
longtime Civil rights activist the Rev. Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr. is honored during halftime between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs quarter January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Rhoshawndra L. Carnes, Director of Family Services at Pilgrim Rest Foundation, Inc., waves while receiving the first-ever Golden Standard Award from Mark West before the game between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs January 20, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) Mary Schwalm, AP
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) yells as he drives to the basket between Boston Celtics guard Javonte Green (43) guard Brad Wanamaker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) Mary Schwalm, AP
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis (27) tries to steal the ball from Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) signals three after hitting a three point shot as Boston Celtics guard Brad Wanamaker (9) walks away during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) knocks the ball away from Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Ty Jerome (10) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes for a shot over Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) reaches for a loose ball in front of Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Winslow Townson, Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (6) dribbles the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) shoots the ball past Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) dribbles the ball around Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) shoots the ball over Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots the ball over New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) goes up for a shot between Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) shoots the ball over New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (67) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) shoots the ball over Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (25) shoots during pregame warmups before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Andy Marlin, Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) shoots against Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives around a screen set by forward John Collins (20) against Phoenix Suns forward Elie Okobo (2) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates after he made a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Damian Jones (30) shoos against Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots a three point shot against Phoenix Suns forward Elie Okobo (2) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots a floater against Phoenix Suns forward Elie Okobo (2) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) blocks a shot attempt by Atlanta Hawks guard Allen Crabbe (33) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) shoots against Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson (16) and Cameron Johnson (23) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots against Atlanta Hawks guard Brandon Goodwin (0) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) looks to shoot against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Brandon Goodwin (0) shoots a three point shot in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns guard Jevon Carter (4) at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives and looks to pass the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) and Atlanta Hawks center Damian Jones (30) fight for a rebound in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) shoots a three point shot against Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives with the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) shoot against Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) and center Aron Baynes (46) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) plays to the crowd after a dunk against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) puts a shot up against Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington (25) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket between Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) and guard Devonte' Graham (4) during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon (7) looks to pass while defended by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) and Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) reach for a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) puts a shot up against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams directs his team against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Elie Okobo (2) is fouled by Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) reacts to a three-point field goal against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) grabs a rebound against Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington (25) during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 12, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) shoots a jumper against the Orlando Magic in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) looks to the basket against Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) battles for the ball with Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) passes the ball against Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) looks to the basket against the Orlando Magic in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Official Ken Mauer talks to Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Orlando Magic forward Wes Iwundu (25) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Kyler Murray at the Suns games in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) shoots a jumper over Orlando Magic forward Amile Jefferson (11) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) runs for the basket against Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) backs down Sacramento Kings forward/center Harry Giles III (20) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) slams two against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) talks with assistant coach Mark Bryant during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver calls for a replay review against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) encourages the crowd as Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) shoots the second of three free-throws during the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Bjelica made one of three. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) passes the ball to guard Devin Booker (1) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) lays the ball in against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) brings the ball up against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) runs into Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) during the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) talks with Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton directs his team against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) uses a pick by center Deandre Ayton (22) to get past Sacramento Kings forward Trevor Ariza (0) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) drives around Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) runs over Sacramento Kings center Dewayne Dedmon (13) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams directs his team against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) lays the ball in against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) looks to pass while defended by Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) looks to shoot while defended by Sacramento Kings forward/center Harry Giles III (20) during the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives towards the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the second quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena January 7, 2020. Michael Chow/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) battles for position with New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis (1) and guard Reggie Bullock (25) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) guards New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (67) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket and scores past New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams reacts after a foul against the New York Knicks in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots a jumper over New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) drives between New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (25) and forward Kevin Knox II (20) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) knocks the ball away from New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) reacts after making a 3-pointer against New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) reacts after making a basket against the New York Knicks in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) makes a jumper against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (6) fouls Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) battles for the ball with New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (6) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) pressures New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) hugs New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) after the Suns won at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) shoots a jumper over Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) rebounds the ball against New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) shoots a 3-pointer over New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Jan. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee (7) and guard Danny Green (14) go up to block a shot by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green (14) dive for a loose ball in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green (14) goes up for a dunk in the first half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) goes up for a dunk in the first half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) gets by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) as he reaches for a pass in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (21) guards Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a three point basket during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) scores a basket against Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) lays on the court after b being fouled during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is fouled by Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (21) shoots a basket over Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a jump shot during the first half agains the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) scores a basket during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks for an outlet pass against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) throws up a shot against Portland Trail Blazers guard Kent Bazemore (24) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a three point shot during the first half agains the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) shoots a jump shot over Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) takes the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (right) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) in the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) pursues a loose ball against Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker (1) and Ricky Rubio (11) in the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) shoots technical foul shots against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) shoots over San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (right) shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and guard Devin Booker (1) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) draws a shooting foul on San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) dunks against San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) and forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (4) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) reacts with San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Trey Lyles (41) and center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams reacts as official Ashley Moyer-Gleich (13) calls a foul in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay (22) shoots against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) in the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; NBA official Ashley Moyer-Gleich (13) smiles in the second half between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams argues with official Aaron Smith (51) in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with players in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich yells to guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Scott Wachter, Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
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Q: Adding to a random number I have used the Random class to generate a random number and the number shows up, but when I try to add that generated random number with 10 it just get concatenated i.e if the random number is 20 it will show as 2010
import java.util.Random;

public class MainClass{
    static int x = 50;
    static  int y = 10;

    public class InnerClass {
        double myDouble = x;

        void show() {
            System.out.println(myDouble + 5);
        }
    }

    public static void main(String args[]){
        Random rand = new Random();
        MainClass obj1 = new MainClass();
        MainClass.InnerClass obj2 = obj1.new InnerClass();

        int int_random = rand.nextInt(x);

        System.out.println(int_random + " :" + " This is the Random Number and its plus 10 is "+ int_random + y);

        // obj2.show();
    }
}

A: The + operator in Java can do two very different things: adding two numbers, and concatenating two strings. If you "add" a number to a string, the number is first converted into a string, and then the two strings are concatenated.
The other piece of the puzzle is that + is applied left to right (it's left-associative). So if you write a + b + c, that means (a + b) + c and not a + (b + c). So if either a is a string and b and c are integers, (a + b) will be a string, and c is converted to a string before being added to it.
The solution is to force the order of evaluation using parentheses: write a + (b + c) explicitly, or in your case:
    System.out.println(int_random + " :" + " This is the Random Number and its plus 10 is "+ (int_random + y));

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