Phoenix Suns fall to 76ers despite Booker, Green returns

Suns' poor 3-point shooting, lack of interior defense against Embiid prove costly in home loss

Feb. 8, 2026 at 9:15am

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The Phoenix Suns dropped their third straight home game, falling 109-103 to the Philadelphia 76ers despite the returns of Devin Booker and Jalen Green from injuries. The Suns struggled mightily from 3-point range, shooting just 11-of-46 (23.9%) on the night. Joel Embiid scored a game-high 33 points for the 76ers, while Tyrese Maxey added 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 28 points in the losing effort.

Why it matters

The Suns' poor shooting performance and inability to contain Embiid and Maxey highlighted some of the team's ongoing issues, especially with key players like Cameron Johnson and Cam Payne still sidelined due to injuries. The loss drops the Suns to 31-22 on the season and 17-9 at home, raising concerns about their ability to maintain their position in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.

The details

The Suns struggled mightily from 3-point range, going just 4-of-25 (16%) in the first half and finishing 11-of-46 (23.9%) for the game. Devin Booker and Jalen Green returned from injuries, with Booker scoring 21 points and Green adding 8 points off the bench, but the Suns couldn't overcome the 76ers' balanced scoring attack led by Embiid and Maxey. The 76ers built a 19-point lead early in the second half before the Suns made a late push that fell short.

  • The Suns dropped their third straight home game on February 7, 2026.
  • Devin Booker had missed the Suns' previous seven games with a right ankle sprain.
  • Jalen Green had only played five games this season, mostly due to a right hamstring injury.

The players

Devin Booker

The Suns' star guard returned from a right ankle sprain that had sidelined him for seven games.

Jalen Green

The Suns' young guard returned to action after missing most of the season with a right hamstring injury.

Joel Embiid

The 76ers' All-Star center scored a game-high 33 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Tyrese Maxey

The 76ers' All-Star guard scored 29 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists.

Dillon Brooks

The Suns' forward led the team with 28 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Suns will continue their four-game homestand on February 10 against the Dallas Mavericks.

The takeaway

The Suns' struggles from 3-point range and inability to contain Embiid and Maxey highlighted some of the team's ongoing issues, especially with key players still sidelined due to injuries. The loss drops the Suns to 31-22 on the season and 17-9 at home, raising concerns about their ability to maintain their position in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.