Paul has triple-double, NBA-leading Suns top Clippers 106-89

The Suns moved a game ahead of Golden State for the best record in the league. They’ve won three straight and four of five. That’s despite several players missing considerable time this season, including All-Star guard Devin Booker.

Booker scores 33, leads Suns to 123-110 win over Pelicans

Suns coach Monty Williams, who had missed the last four games after contracting COVID-19, said Paul was the key. The veteran point guard had five assists in the final 5:56, when the Suns sealed the victory with a 22-11 run.

Booker has 38 points, Suns beat Thunder to end 2-game skid

Booker — at 25 years, 60 days — became the seventh-youngest NBA player to reach 10,000 points. The others are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Morant scores in final second, Grizzlies edge Suns 114-113

Devin Booker’s 3-pointer with 5 seconds to play capped a rally from an 18-point deficit. Phoenix was playing without starters Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder, as well as coach Monty Williams, all on the COVID-19 protocol list.

Booker, Ayton push Suns past Lakers 108-90

Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges scored 14 as the Suns won their fourth consecutive game and improved to 2-2 on the road since the end of their 18-game winning streak Dec. 3.