Phoenix Suns edge New York Knicks for seventh straight win

NEW DELHI: Devin Booker hit a clutch tie-breaking 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left, securing a 116-113 victory for the Phoenix Suns against the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The Suns, who squandered a 15-point lead, extended their winning streak to seven games.
Booker's game-winning shot came from a handoff near the top of the key, where he dribbled to the right corner and made a 25-foot fadeaway with defenders Julius Randle and RJ Barrett contesting the shot.After a timeout, the Knicks had a chance to respond, but Jalen Brunson's turnaround 32-footer bounced twice off the rim.
Booker finished the game with 28 points and 11 assists, scoring 21 points in the second half. Eric Gordon contributed 25 points for the Suns, while Jordan Goodwin (14 points) and Nassir Little (11 points) made significant contributions off the bench.

For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson had an outstanding performance with 35 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. Julius Randle added 28 points, and Immanuel Quickley contributed 18 points off the bench.
Despite the Suns leading by as many as 15 points in the first half, the Knicks mounted a comeback in the third quarter. New York took its first lead at 86-84 with 2:30 left in the third after a 20-5 run. However, the Suns responded, and the game remained tightly contested in the fourth quarter.
Booker's late-game heroics secured the Suns' victory and extended their winning streak to seven games, even without the presence of Kevin Durant, who sat out his second straight game due to a sore right foot.
(With Reuters inputs)