nba Game Recap
Suns Down Detroit 116-100 - Match Report
The Suns got a 31-point performance from Deandre Ayton, who added 16 rebounds as Phoenix ran past Detroit 116-100 on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Bettors who backed the Suns were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 229.0.
Mikal Bridges had 24 points for Phoenix and Cameron Johnson chipped in with 20 points. Chris Paul had 14 assists for the Suns, while Deandre Ayton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
Detroit got 25 points from Saddiq Bey in a losing cause and another 23 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. Jaden Ivey contributed 6 assists for the Pistons, while Isaiah Stewart had 9 rebounds.
Phoenix led at halftime, 58-49.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-30.
Next game, Phoenix takes its act on the road to face Brooklyn looking for another win. For Detroit, they head home to face Boston.