Suns beat Thunder 124-104 for 8th straight win

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Phoenix Suns defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 124-104 score for the eighth straight win, thanks to Devin Booker's double-double on Thursday.

The Suns led 31-14 at the end of the first quarter but the Thunder had a good start at the beginning, building a 31-17 lead at the end of the second quarter.

By the end of the third period, the Suns were leading 85-77 as they produced 37 points at the Paycom Center.

Three-time all-star guard Booker scored 25 points, 12 assists, and a career-high six steals.

Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson produced 21 points each.

For the losing side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the highest scorer with 32 points.

Josh Giddey finished with 15 points and nine rebounds.

First-placed Phoenix now have a 49/10 win/loss in the West standings.

- Boston Celtics claim win over Brooklyn Nets

Boston Celtics defeated Brooklyn Nets 129-106 at the Barclays Center.

Al Horford and Robert Williams III posted double-doubles for the Celtics.

Williams III scored 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Al Horford produced 11 points and 13 rebounds.

Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points, and Seth Curry played with 22 points for the Nests.

Sixth-placed Boston Celtics improved their record to 35 wins and 26 losses in the Eastern Conference.

- Results:

Detroit Pistons - Cleveland Cavaliers: 106-103

Brooklyn Nets - Boston Celtics: 106-129

Chicago Bulls - Atlanta Hawks: 112-108

Minnesota Timberwolves - Memphis Grizzlies: 119-114

Oklahoma City Thunder - Phoenix Suns: 104-124

Portland Trail Blazers - Golden State Warriors: 95-132

Sacramento Kings - Denver Nuggets: 110-128