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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 114–96 on January 29 at Footprint Center, with Devin Brooks scoring a game-high 40 points to lead Phoenix's balanced offensive attack. Grayson Allen added 24 points as the Suns shot 46.8 percent from the field and made 16 three-pointers, controlling the pace with 22 assists against just 15 turnovers. Detroit's Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 26 points and Jalen Duren contributed 23, but the team struggled offensively at 42.5 percent and managed only 6 three-pointers while committing 9 turnovers. Phoenix's defense was suffocating in the fourth quarter, outscoring Detroit 21–15 after a competitive first half, and finished with a 119.0 offensive rating against Detroit's 99.8. The game fell short of the Vegas total of 214.5, as the Suns' 15-turnover performance and defensive intensity limited scoring opportunities. Phoenix's dominant second quarter (37 points) proved decisive in securing the double-digit margin and solidifying their position in the Western Conference standings.
