Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns - News - December 21, 2024

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Tyus Jones - Logs 19 points in defeatJones amassed 19 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 133-125 loss to the Pistons.

ImpactJones posted his third-best scoring total of the season, and Devin Booker's (groin) absence was a likely reason for the jump in production. The veteran guard plays second fiddle to Booker, but he's managed to carve a decent role during his first year in Phoenix. He's on pace to beat his career-high seasonal average of 29,3 minutes per game by a wide margin, and is also posting career numbers in field goal conversion. The Duke product is currently finding the bottom of the basket at a 49.8 percent clip and is also converting 44.1 percent of his three-point attempts through 27 games.

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Suns lookahead: Phoenix looks to end Christmas skid in holiday matchup vs. Denver NuggetsThis Suns are 1-7 in their last eight games on Christmas.

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Bradley Beal - Pours in 26 points during lossBeal closed Saturday's 133-125 loss to the Pistons with 26 points (11-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes.

ImpactBeal's 26 points marked his second-best scoring total of the season, and the first time he's surpassed 20 points since reaching the threshold six weeks ago. Beal has already missed 10 games this season, but he's averaging 36.5 minutes over two games following his most recent absence, which is a strong indication that the 13th-year pro is back to full health.

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Kevin Durant - Posts season-high 43 points in lossDurant amassed 43 points (14-26 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 133-125 loss to Detroit.

ImpactDurant's best scoring performance of the season wasn't enough to best the Pistons, who inched closer to .500 with the win. Durant and company were down for most of the game, but a 15-point flurry from Durant gave the Suns a bit of hope in the fourth quarter. If Devin Booker (groin) misses another game, fantasy managers should expect another superior stat line from the veteran.

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Jalen Duren - Records 17/11 double-doubleDuren closed with 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Saturday's 133-125 victory over the Suns.

ImpactDuren logged his ninth double-double of the season and seems to be past the wrist injury that caused an absence last week. His 34 minutes on the court marked his second-highest minute total of the season, which is an encouraging sign for the third-year pro after logging a 26-game average of five fewer minutes per contest compared to his sophomore campaign.

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Phoenix Suns Coach Issues Honest Statement on Detroit PistonsBefore the Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons tipped off on Saturday night, the head coach, Mike Budenholzer, assessed his opponent and is...

50 MINS AGO•SI.COM

Jaden Ivey - Pops for 20 points in returnIvey finished Saturday's 133-125 win over Phoenix with 20 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 30 minutes.

ImpactIvey returned to the starting five after knee soreness forced him to miss two games, and the Purdue product did not disappoint. Ivey is surpassing previous seasonal averages through 26 games, averaging 17.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists while also maintaining a career-high 30.3 minutes per game. Cade Cunningham is the unquestioned top producer for the team, but Ivey is a solid complement to him in Detroit's backcourt.

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