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Suns Rally from 20 Down for Dramatic Season Opener Win

10/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Phoenix Suns began the 2025-26 NBA season with a 120-116 comeback win against the Sacramento Kings on October 22, 2025.
The Suns overcame a 20-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Kings 66-45 in the second half.
Devin Booker scored 31 points, while Dillon Brooks and Grayson Allen added 22 and 18 points, respectively.
Despite Zach LaVine's 30 points and DeMar DeRozan's 29 points, the Kings faltered in the second half.
This victory marked the first win for Suns' head coach Jordan Ott, highlighting the team's resilience.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 merger between the NBA and ABA significantly reshaped professional basketball, adding four franchises, including the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers, to the NBA's roster, which grew to 22 teams. This merger not only introduced stars like Julius Erving but also boosted fan engagement, with attendance increasing by 25%, solidifying the league's competitive landscape and legacy.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Suns began the 2025-26 NBA season with a 120-116 comeback win against the Sacramento Kings on October 22, 2025.
The Suns overcame a 20-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Kings 66-45 in the second half.
Devin Booker scored 31 points, while Dillon Brooks and Grayson Allen added 22 and 18 points, respectively.
Despite Zach LaVine's 30 points and DeMar DeRozan's 29 points, the Kings faltered in the second half.
This victory marked the first win for Suns' head coach Jordan Ott, highlighting the team's resilience.

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