Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a shot against Vit Krejci #27 and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on January 14, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images …
ATLANTA - Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Devin Booker’s 35 points to beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night, snapping the Suns’ three-game winning streak.
What we know:
The Suns trailed by 11 points at halftime but rallied in the third quarter, cutting Atlanta's lead to two points. The Hawks stretched their lead early in the 4th quarter and were able to hang on to win the game.
Bradley Beal left the game in the third quarter after injuring his ankle, but returned later in the game.
By the numbers:
Kevin Durant scored 31 points for the Suns. Rookie Ryan Dunn added 14 points.
Phoenix has lost 11 straight games in Atlanta, according to the Associated Press. The Suns' last win at Atlanta came on March 24, 2014.
What's next:
The Suns continue their road trip when they travel to Washington D.C. to play the Wizards on Thursday.