The Phoenix Suns had five players score 20-plus points for the first time since the 1990-91 season, competed with a collective energy and enthusiasm, but once again came up short. They're now four games under .

Phoenix wasted a season-high performance from 3 with another poor defensive effort. The Suns shot 53.5% from the field, going 21-of-37 from 3 (56.8%), but still lost because of their inability to contain the dribble and defend the 3.