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Suns’ Collin Gillespie: Pops for 24 points in victory
Gillespie ended with 24 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during Sunday’s 111-99 victory over the Hornets.
Gillespie drilled five three-pointers to boost his total in the decisive win, and it’s apparent that Jalen Green’s return to prominence has had zero effect on Gillespie’s production. Although he had a down game against Chicago four days ago, the rest of Gillepie’s totals in March have been steady and consistent. The third-year pro is on track for a career year, averaging 13.6 points, 4.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 63 games.
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Suns’ Khaman Maluach: Logs nine rebounds from bench
Maluach accumulated four points (2-4 FG), nine rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes during Sunday’s 111-99 victory over the Hornets.
Mark Williams (foot) will be out for a few more weeks, and although Oso Ighodaro has the inside track for Williams’ minutes, the team will give their 2025 first-round pick every opportunity to make an impact. The Duke product has struggled to stay healthy, but he made great strides in the G League and should serve as the team’s second option under the basket until Williams returns.
Suns’ Devin Booker: Drains 15 from charity stripe
Booker closed with 30 points (7-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 15-15 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists in 35 minutes during Sunday’s 111-99 win over the Hornets.
Booker didn’t have a great night of shooting, but he drew plenty of contact during the victory. He took advantage by going 15-for-15 from the free-throw line, representing half of his scoring total. The trio of Booker, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie counted for 78 of Phoenix’s 111 points, and although they are currently projected for the play-in bracket, they could leapfrog the Nuggets if this core stays healthy.