Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.

Phoenix Suns fans await updates on Devin Booker's availability for the January 18, 2025, game against the Detroit Pistons due to ankle concerns. With key players like Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal also hurt,

Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 21 points, while Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 11 assists. Cunningham, Detroit's All-Star candidate, shot 7 for 26 from the field. Jalen Duren finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Malik Beasley scored 14 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Marcus Sasser each had 11.

Devin Booker and Ryan Dunn had hot starts to lead Phoenix after a tight first quarter over Detroit, 30-29. Booker put up the game-high 13 points (4-of-8) and Ryan Dunn has 10 points on 4-of-5, picking up from his hot streak from his 8-of-12 and career-high 18 in the Suns’ win at Washington on Thursday.

Durant is a Washington, D.C. native and fan of the Commanders. Booker is a Michigan native and fan of the Detroit Lions. Their teams are set to play Saturday in Detroit in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs — the same day the Suns are in town to play the Pistons.

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker lead the Phoenix Suns to a win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, reminding everyone why you build a roster around them.

Devin Booker’s homecoming on Saturday included an afternoon matchup against the Detroit Pistons and an NFL Playoff matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Was

Booker racked up 35 points (11-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 victory over Detroit.

Kevin Durant shares insights on winning a bet with Booker as Washington advanced to the NFC Championship Game after defeating the Lions.

Suns 125, Pistons 121. Kevin Durant (36 points) got going in the second half, and he and Devin Booker (35 points) iced the game late in the 4th. Pistons fall to 21-21

The Phoenix Suns can keep the ball rolling in trade season and acquire a talented point guard that can anchor their second unit for the rest of the season.