Trending Now - Suns Bounce Back With Strong Victory Against Hornets
WHO:
Phoenix Suns basketball team
Charlotte Hornets basketball team
Suns coach Jordan Ott
Devin Booker, player for the Suns
Jalen Green, player for the Suns
Collin Gillespie, player for the Suns
Rasheer Fleming, rookie player for the Suns
Haywood Highsmith, player for the Suns
Moussa Diabate, player for the Hornets
Coby White, trade deadline acquisition for the Hornets
LaMelo Ball, player for the Hornets
Brandon Miller, 2nd overall pick in 2023 draft
Kon Knueppel, 4th overall pick in 2025 draft
WHAT:
The Suns defeated the Hornets 111-99 on March 8th, 2026.
The Suns had a defensive performance that was described as their best since early February.
Devin Booker scored 30 points and had 10 assists.
Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie each scored 24 points.
Rasheer Fleming scored a career-high 16 points.
The Hornets were held under 100 points for only the fifth time in the season.
The Hornets had a record of 21-10 since the start of 2026.
The Suns shot 51% in the first half of the game.
Collin Gillespie shot 48.7% from 3-point range in the fourth quarter after the game.
The Suns improved their record to 37-27 with this win.
WHERE:
The game took place at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
WHEN:
The game occurred on March 8th, 2026.
The Suns had a record of 36-27 before the game.
WHY:
The Suns' improved performance was attributed to a return to strong defensive play.
The Hornets were considered one of the best teams in the league despite their loss.
HOW:
The Suns utilized aggressive defensive schemes and improved physicality to control the game.
The Suns' defense forced a shot clock violation early in the third quarter.
(UPDATED March 9, 2026 19:18 UTC)
In a strong defensive showing, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111 to 99 on March 8, marking their best defensive performance since early February. Devin Booker led the Suns with 30 points and 10 assists, while Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie each contributed 24 points, helping the team improve their record to 37 and 27. The Hornets, who had been one of the top teams this season with a record of 21 and 10 since the start of 2026, struggled to score, being held under 100 points for only the fifth time this year.