The New York Knicks have proven to remain as one of the titans of the East over the past few seasons. New York holds firm possession of the conference's No. 3 seed with a 27-15 record, with their 125-119 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night giving the group a renewed sense of focus after dropping five of their previous seven contests.

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

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal had another impressive outing off the bench on Thursday, going for 25 points and seven rebounds on 11 of 16 from the field in a win over the Atlanta Hawks. That was Beal's second 25-point outing since he was removed from the starting lineup earlier this month.

Phoenix (16-18) was relatively healthy with only Royce O'Neale (left ankle sprain) out. Philadelphia (15-19) was missing Joel Embiid (left foot sprain), Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Kyle Lowry (right hip soreness) and KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction).

The Phoenix Suns ended a four-game losing skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia ... tonight." Devin Booker on Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic coming off bench in Suns win over 76ers.

The Philadelphia 76ers get another shot at the Phoenix Suns ... with the 76ers and improve their 14-19 record. Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic will lead the Mike Budenholzer ...

There was a stoppage in play as Lee was fouled by Pacers backup big Thomas Bryant with 2.9 seconds left. On the Suns broadcast, Grayson Allen and Booker are both standing up talking to each other with Mason Plumlee sitting on the bench between the two.

The Suns’ defense and Beal, who did not start, drove their 20-3 scoring explosion to go up by 10, their biggest lead, at 3:45. Beal scored 12 of his 17 points and has their hottest hand on 7-of-20 shooting. Durant had eight in the third.

Bradley Beal shined in his new role in the Phoenix Suns' win over the Philadelphia 76ers Monday, could it be what the team needs moving forward?

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (15-18) are approaching what is sure to be the most vital week of the season - it starts tonight with a game on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers (14-19).

The Suns (16-19) started the game with intention and energy, a start dissimilar to Monday’s win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Devin Booker scored 39 points (21 in the first half) and added 10 ...

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