Devin Booker Scores 30 as Suns Beat Magic 117-104 to End Losing Skid
Devin Booker scored 30 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Orlando Magic 117-104 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The win ended a four game losing skid for the Suns and gave them their second win of the season. Booker shot 11 of 22 from the field and 4 of 8 from three point range, and he added 8 assists and 3 steals. He scored 23 of his 30 points in the first half. Dillon Brooks added 24 points, and the Suns made 17 of 34 three pointers. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 27 points and 13 rebounds, but the Magic lost their third game in a row and fell to 2-6, while the Suns moved to 2-5.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Final score | Phoenix Suns 117, Orlando Magic 104 |
| Date and venue | Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix |
| Devin Booker | 30 points, 11 of 22 shooting, 4 of 8 from three, 8 assists, 3 steals, 23 points in the first half |
| Dillon Brooks | 24 points, 9 of 16 shooting, 4 of 6 from three |
| Miles Bridges | 18 points and 13 rebounds |
| Luke Kennard | 12 points off the bench |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 27 points and 13 rebounds for Orlando |
| Franz Wagner | 15 points, 8 rebounds, 15 assists, 4 steals, 6 turnovers |
| Tristan da Silva | 18 points off the bench for Orlando |
| Team records | Suns 2-5, Magic 2-6 |
| Losing streaks | Suns snapped a four game losing skid, Magic lost their third straight |
| Three point shooting | Suns made 17 of 34 three pointers |
| Turnovers | Orlando committed 25 turnovers, leading to 36 Suns points |
| Attendance | Sellout crowd of 17,071 |
| Next game | Suns host the Houston Rockets on November 7 |
Booker Sets the Tone Early in Phoenix
Booker wasted no time making his mark on the game. He scored 12 points in the first quarter and hit two three pointers in the period, helping the Suns turn an early six point deficit into a 33-26 lead by the end of the quarter. That early burst mattered, because the Suns were playing the second night of a back to back and were coming off four straight losses.
The first half belonged to Booker in full. He scored 23 points before halftime and added four assists, and his third three pointer of the half came in the final two seconds to push the Suns to a 63-51 lead at the break. Kennard added 12 points in the half, going 3 of 4 from three.
Booker finished with 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting, with 4 of 8 from three point range, plus 8 assists and 3 steals in 33 minutes. He scored from deep, in the mid range, and at the rim, and he kept the offense moving even when Orlando tried to slow him down.
The Third Quarter Run That Broke the Game Open
The game was still in reach for Orlando at halftime, with the Magic trailing by 12 points, but the third quarter changed everything. The Suns went on a 29-16 run to end the quarter, and they took a 96-73 lead into the fourth. Brooks made two three pointers in the run, and Booker and Bridges added one each.
The lead reached 30 points when Collin Gillespie hit a three pointer with about nine minutes left to make it 105-75, the largest lead of the season for Phoenix. The Magic fought back late and cut into the margin, but the gap was too large to close, and the Suns held on for a 117-104 win.
The Suns had been last in the league in rebounding differential entering the game, and Orlando still won the rebounding battle 48-33. But the Suns made up for that with shooting and with pressure, and the 29-16 close to the third quarter was the stretch that decided the night.
Brooks and Bridges Give Booker the Support He Needed
Booker did not win this game alone, and the support around him was the difference between a close loss and a comfortable win. Dillon Brooks scored 24 points on 9 of 16 shooting, including 4 of 6 from three point range. His shooting from deep gave Orlando another threat to worry about, and when the ball swung to him in the third quarter run, he made the shots that stretched the lead.
Miles Bridges had 18 points and a season high 13 rebounds for his second double double of the season. His rebounding was important on a night when Orlando won the overall rebounding battle, because it kept the Suns from being pushed around completely on the glass. Luke Kennard added 12 points off the bench, and Ryan Dunn scored 11, as the Suns bench finished with 37 points in total.
The Suns shot the ball well as a team, making 17 of 34 three pointers, just one make short of their season high. Bridges and Kennard each made three, and Gillespie added two. The shooting spread across the roster, and that spread kept Orlando from loading up on any one player.
Turnovers and the Magic Side of the Story
Orlando had its bright spots, but turnovers ruined the night for the Magic. They committed 25 turnovers, and the Suns turned those mistakes into 36 points. That gap alone was larger than the final margin of the game. The Magic had 12 turnovers in the first half, and the problem never went away. Franz Wagner had 15 points, 15 assists, and 8 rebounds, plus 4 steals, but he also had 6 turnovers.
Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 27 points and 13 rebounds, and he was the most steady player on the floor for the Magic. Tristan da Silva scored 18 points off the bench, and Desmond Bane added 15 points. Anthony Black had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists after missing the previous game.
Orlando played without point guard Jalen Suggs, who missed his fourth straight game with an ankle injury. The Magic were also without Paolo Banchero, who has a right high ankle sprain, along with Jonathan Isaac, Izaiyah Nelson, and Noah Penda. The Magic have now lost three games in a row, and they fell to 2-6.
Lineup Change and What Comes Next for the Suns
The Suns made their first lineup change of the season on Thursday, starting Oso Ighodaro at center in place of Khaman Maluach. Maluach had started the first six games of the season, averaging 7.2 points and 6 rebounds. Ighodaro, in his third NBA season, had played in four games after missing two with a right oblique strain, averaging 8.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. The move was about experience and passing, because Ighodaro played all 82 games last season and started 24.
The change did not produce big numbers from Ighodaro himself, who had just 2 points on two shot attempts, one rebound, and four fouls in nine minutes, while Maluach had no points in 14 minutes off the bench. But the Suns won the game, and the starting group of Booker, Jalen Green, Brooks, Bridges, and Ighodaro set the tone early. The Suns were also without Jordan Goodwin, Rasheer Fleming, and Mark Williams, who is out for multiple months after left shoulder surgery. The win came in front of a sellout crowd of 17,071.
The Suns continue their season long seven game homestand on November 7 against the Houston Rockets, who are 7-2 and went 4-0 against Phoenix last season. That game has taken on a different meaning since Phoenix traded Kevin Durant to Houston before the 2025 draft for Jalen Green, Brooks, and the 10th overall pick, 7 footer Khaman Maluach. Houston is coming off a 117-107 home loss on November 4 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. For more on other recent NBA action, read about the Warriors beating the Heat 120-100 in Klay Thompson return to Chase Center. For more on big NBA money stories, read about the Warriors stopping payment of the Kristaps Porzingis 20 million dollar salary. For a wider look at results from earlier in the week, read our NBA results from November 2 featuring the Knicks, Warriors and 76ers.
What was the final score of Suns vs Magic?
The Phoenix Suns beat the Orlando Magic 117-104 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The Suns led 63-51 at halftime and 96-73 after three quarters, and they led by as much as 30 points in the fourth quarter.
How many points did Devin Booker score?
Devin Booker scored 30 points on 11 of 22 shooting, including 4 of 8 from three point range. He added 8 assists and 3 steals in 33 minutes, and he scored 23 of his 30 points in the first half.
Why did the Suns change their starting lineup?
The Suns started Oso Ighodaro at center in place of rookie Khaman Maluach, the first lineup change of the season for Phoenix. Maluach had started the first six games. Ighodaro brings more experience, having played all 82 games last season.
When do the Suns play next?
The Suns host the Houston Rockets on November 7, 2026, as they continue their season long seven game homestand. Houston is 7-2 and went 4-0 against Phoenix last season, and the game follows the trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the pick used on Maluach.
Sources
Reuters: Devin Booker, sharp-shooting Suns overpower Magic
AZCentral: Devin Booker, Suns end losing skid with strong win over Magic
VAVEL: Orlando Magic 104-117 Phoenix Suns, Booker sparks dominant NBA win from the start
Final Thoughts
The Suns needed this win, and they earned it with their best player leading from the start and the whole roster shooting the ball well. Booker scored 30 points, with 23 in the first half, and Brooks, Bridges, and Kennard all played their part. The 29-16 run to end the third quarter turned a 12 point halftime lead into a 23 point lead, and the Suns never looked back. The 25 Orlando turnovers helped, and the Suns turned them into 36 points, which was the real gap in the game. The win does not fix everything, because the Suns are still 2-5 and the rebounding remains a concern, and the next test is a tough one against a 7-2 Houston team. But ending a four game losing skid at home in front of a sellout crowd is the right way to start a homestand.
