Festival of assists of Ricky Rubio in the victory of the Suns against Hornets without Willy Hernangómez

Phoenix Suns achieved a labored victory in the NBA by beating Charlotte Hornets 104-109 at house, in a match in which Spanish baseman Ricky Rubio excelled with 13 assists and determined to favor guests after a 'magic' last minute

The Arizona franchise got here to suit three defeats in a row and broke its dangerous streak on the courtroom of some Hornets, the place the Madrid heart Willy Hernangómez didn’t play, and the place they’d it uphill after having exhibited in the first 24 minutes.

The Suns went to the locker room 20 above (39-59), however weren’t in a position to maintain the comeback of their rival, who when 1:11 left by the finish of the sport had the duel in his hand (104-97). Nevertheless, the determine of Kelly Oubre Jr appeared, who though he had failed his seven makes an attempt to date, scored two consecutive three keys to flip the rating once more.

The locals weren’t in a position to rating extra and two free throws by Ricky Rubio and two others by Devin Booker sentenced the win for the guests. The Catalan base was at a excessive stage in the path (13 assists and no loss) and in protection (four steals), however didn’t have its greatest night time in the pitch (3/10, 0/5 in triples) and completed with 9 factors .

Oubre Jr and Booker led Phoenix in the scoring with 23 factors every, whereas Croatian Darijo Saric contributed a great 'double-double' with 16 and 10 rebounds. In the Hornets, the greatest was Marvin Williams with 22 factors.