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The Phoenix Suns head to the Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 16-18, which puts them in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 7-27, which puts them in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.

After a new lineup produced a positive result, the Suns followed it with an embarrassing collapse to the 7-win Hornets.

LaMelo Ball had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Miles Bridges added 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 115-104 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.

The Charlotte Hornets, fueled by a desire to end their 10-game losing streak, entered tonight's matchup with a sense of urgency. And they delivered, securing a decisive 115-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns at the Spectrum Center on a Tuesday night.

Phoenix Suns' head coach Mike Budenholzer gave a blunt response after their crushing loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

The Charlotte Hornets (7-27) are taking a quick stop at home on Tuesday to take on the Phoenix Suns (16-18) before heading out on a five-game road trip. Charlot

Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro were selected in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Both have contributed this season.

Los Angeles aims to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory against Charlotte. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.