nba Game Recap
Suns Fall 113-111 Against Detroit - Game Recap
The Pistons got a 31-point performance from Derrick Rose as Detroit handed Phoenix a 113-111 defeat on Friday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Bettors who backed the Pistons were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 217.5.
Christian Wood had 19 points for Detroit and Brandon Knight chipped in with 19 points. Christian Wood had 5 assists for the Pistons, while Christian Wood was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Phoenix got 26 points from Devin Booker in a losing cause and another 20 points from Deandre Ayton. Ricky Rubio contributed 13 assists for the Suns, while Deandre Ayton had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 53-52 at the break.
Phoenix won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.
Next game, Detroit takes its act on the road to face Sacramento looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head home to face Golden State.