Amid a ton of trade talk, the Charlotte Hornets took the court at home to try and get a win against a a Phoenix Suns team that has lost 6 consecutive games going into tonight. Suns got their starting point guard back and defeated the Hornets, 111-106.
Sixth man Isaiah Thomas scored 23 points to lead the Suns, Gerald Green had 16 points with 5 rebounds, both players came off the bench. Eric Bledsoe chipped in with 15 for the Suns and Goran Dragic returned from injury after missing his last 2 game with a back injury and had 20 points with 8 assists. Alex Len had 10 points and Markieff Morris had 13 points with 8 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns snap a 6 game losing streak.
Al Jefferson had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Hornets, while his point guard, Kemba Walker, scored 27 points before going ice cold in the final 3 minutes including getting stuffed on a potential game-tying 3 point attempt late in the game. Gary Neal came off the bench for 13 points and Brian Roberts joined him to contribute 10 as well off the bench for the Hornets.
The Hornets have lost their last 4 consecutive games and are now holding a 1-11 record against Western Conference teams.
Phoenix Suns are 13-14. Charlotte Hornets are 6-19.
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