Booker scored a game-high 39 points on 14-of-25 shooting after struggling with his shot to lead the Suns (16-19), who remain 12 th in the West. Durant went for 26 points while Beal followed up his 25-point effort off the bench Monday at Philadelphia with 10 on 5-of-13 shooting Tuesday.

The Phoenix Suns emerged from all the starting lineup changes and trade talk noise Monday night with a huge win at Philadelphia to end a four-game losing skid. Much needed, but the Suns hadn’t won two games in a row since Dec.

Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.