Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half, Devin Booker supplied 35 points and the Phoenix Suns defeated the host Detroit Pistons 125-121 on Saturday.
Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum added 23 points after coming into the game listed as questionable with a left shoulder strain. He shot 7 of 21 overall.
This game marked the Suns debut for Nick Richards after he was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Richards came off the bench and made a huge impact with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 11 rebounds and was a team-high plus-22 in 30 minutes.
The Detroit Pistons have now lost two straight after falling to the Phoenix Suns 125-121 Saturday afternoon. Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half for the Suns. Devin Booker scored 35 points,
Phoenix Suns are above .500 for first time since Christmas after win over Detroit Pistons in third game of five-game road trip.