Booker's 30 points lead Suns past Hornets' 10-game road win streak

Phoenix halts Charlotte's impressive road run with 111-99 victory

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Devin Booker scored 30 points and dished out 10 assists as the Phoenix Suns ended the Charlotte Hornets' 10-game road winning streak with a 111-99 victory. Booker was perfect from the free-throw line, going 15-for-15, while Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green each added 24 points for the Suns. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 22 points, but their road streak - the NBA's longest since 2019-20 - came to an end.

Why it matters

The Hornets' 10-game road winning streak was the longest in the NBA since the Lakers won 11 straight away games in 2019-20. Charlotte had not lost on the road since January 17, making this a significant halt to their impressive run. For the Suns, the victory snaps a two-game skid and keeps them in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.

The details

Devin Booker led the way for the Suns, scoring 30 points and dishing out 10 assists. He was a perfect 15-for-15 from the free-throw line, though he struggled from 3-point range, going just 1-for-6. Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green each added 24 points, while Rasheer Fleming came off the bench to score 16 with four 3-pointers. For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball had 22 points, but Miles Bridges (16 points), Kon Knueppel (15) and Brandon Miller (11 in the first half) also contributed.

  • The Hornets' 10-game road winning streak dated back to January 17, when they lost at Golden State.

The players

Devin Booker

A star guard for the Phoenix Suns who scored 30 points and had 10 assists in the win.

LaMelo Ball

The Hornets' star guard who led his team with 22 points in the loss.

Collin Gillespie

A Suns guard who scored 24 points to help Phoenix end the Hornets' road winning streak.

Jalen Green

A Suns guard who also scored 24 points in the victory.

Rasheer Fleming

A Suns bench player who scored 16 points, including four 3-pointers.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to start a new road winning streak. This loss stings, but we'll bounce back.”

— LaMelo Ball, Hornets guard (Charlotte Observer)

“Devin was dominant tonight, and our team stepped up to end a tough opponent's impressive run. This was a big win for us.”

— Monty Williams, Suns head coach (Arizona Republic)

What’s next

The Hornets will look to start a new road winning streak when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The Suns will hit the road for a matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, also on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Suns proved they can halt even the most impressive road streaks in the NBA, while the Hornets' run of success away from home finally came to an end. This was a big win for Phoenix as they jockey for playoff position in the West.