Phoenix Suns Vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2026: Green, Booker And Gillespie Lead Suns To One-Sided Victory – In Pics

The Phoenix Suns snapped the Charlotte Hornets' impressive 10-game road winning streak with a clinical 111–99 victory at the Footprint Center. Devin Booker led the charge with 30 points and 10 assists, despite a cold shooting night from deep, making up for it by going a perfect 15-of-15 from the free-throw line. Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie added 24 points each to help Phoenix overcome the absence of starters Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams. LaMelo Ball paced the Hornets with 22 points, but Charlotte’s league-leading three-point shooting faltered, hitting just 33% against a disciplined Suns defence. Watch some of the best pictures from the match.

Updated on: 9 March 2026 6:15 pm

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) pressures Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) dunks over Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie and center Khaman Maluach (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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NBA Basketball Game: Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center right, celebrates with guard Collin Gillespie (12) after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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NBA Basketball: Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball reacts towards a fan after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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NBA Basketball: Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker drives between Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate, guard Josh Green (10) and forward Miles Bridges during the first half of an NBA basketball in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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Basketball: Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri

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Basketball: Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green, center, drives between Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) and forward Brandon Miller during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri