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The streak continues for the Phoenix Suns, winners of their 18th straight game

Not all successes were easy to obtain, and the one gleaned Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons (114-103) is in the hard-fought nights category, but the Phoenix Suns extended their immense winning streak, carrying it eighteen in a row.

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Here is the franchise of Chris Paul and Devin Booker (in civilian clothes because injured) to a victory of being among the eleven best series in the history of the League (19, successful four times by the Lakers, Celtics, Spurs and Hawks), which will be far from easy to obtain since the men of Monty Williams continue this Friday night with the Golden State Warriors, which they had beaten in their previous match (104-96). What transform this poster of the very top of the NBA table – the Suns now appearing alone in the lead (19 v. -3 d.) With more success than their future opponent (18 v. – 3 d.) – at the top of the season.

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The collective makes the difference against the Pistons

At home, against the Michigan franchise, the losing finalists of the last season (2-4 against Milwaukee) relied on a one-way first half (69-51, 24th) and a good distribution of the mark in order to make a difference.

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48

The Suns bench scored 48 points against Detroit, spread over three players: Cam Johnson and Cameron Payne both scored 19 points while JaVale McGee split 10 points.

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Thus, seven local players ended the game with at least 10 points registered, in the wake of Chris Paul leader in the organization (12 points, 12 assists) while Mikal Bridges split 18 units for 4 interceptions. In front, only winger Jerami Grant (34 points), inside Isaiah Stewart (12 points, 14 rebounds) and rookie Cade Cunningham (19 points) held the comparison, and the 17-0 inflicted by the visitors in the third quarter had completely revived the debates (80-79).

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Detroit even thought to equalize soon after, but Hamidou Diallo’s three-point basket was ultimately refused, allowing Phoenix to control the rest of the game. ” It is not easy to win in this League and we are not satisfied but it is specialWilliams agreed after the game. To continue the series in front of our fans, in this city with such a special history of this franchise is pretty cool and I want the guys to enjoy it. »

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