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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Brooklyn Nets 126–117 on January 19 at Barclays Center, with Devin Brooks leading the visitors with 27 points while Devin Booker added 24 in a balanced offensive effort. Phoenix's superior shooting efficiency proved decisive: the Suns connected on 57.1 percent from the field and made 20 three-pointers compared to Brooklyn's 50.6 percent and 15 threes, while also dominating the glass with 35 rebounds to the Nets' 28. The game stayed competitive early, with Brooklyn outscoring Phoenix 42–32 in the second quarter, but the Suns seized control in the third period, outscoring Brooklyn 31–21 to build separation. M. Porter Jr. paced Brooklyn with 23 points and N. Clowney contributed 16, yet the Nets' 136.8 defensive rating proved insufficient against Phoenix's 136.8 offensive rating. The final margin fell well short of the 214.5 Vegas total, with the teams combining for 243 points. Phoenix's road win maintains momentum in the Western Conference race.
