nba Game Recap
Suns vs Nets Final: 116-112 - Recap
The Suns got a 35-point performance from Deandre Ayton, who added 15 rebounds as Phoenix ran past Brooklyn 116-112 on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
Bettors who backed the Suns were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 223.5.
Mikal Bridges had 21 points for Phoenix and Devin Booker chipped in with 19 points. Chris Paul had 12 assists for the Suns, while Deandre Ayton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Brooklyn got 43 points from Cameron Thomas in a losing cause and another 17 points from Nicolas Claxton. Ben Simmons contributed 6 assists for the Nets, while Nicolas Claxton had 13 rebounds.
The Suns hit the break winning 57-51 before taking care of business in the second half.
Phoenix had a 48-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Phoenix heads into a battle against the Hawks. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.