The Phoenix Suns ended a four-game losing streak with a 117-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on November 5, 2026, before a sellout crowd of 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 30 points in 33 minutes, scoring 23 of those in the first half, and added a game-high eight assists. Dillon Brooks contributed 24 points. For the Magic, Wendell Carter Jr. posted 27 points and 13 rebounds.
The Suns improved to 2-5 while the Magic fell to 2-6. Phoenix was without Jordan Goodwin (right calf soreness), Rasheer Fleming (left ankle sprain), and Mark Williams (left shoulder surgery). Orlando missed Paolo Banchero (right high ankle sprain), Jalen Suggs (right knee contusion/bone bruise), Jonathan Isaac (left knee injury management), Izaiyah Nelson (left ankle injury recovery), and Noah Penda (right partially torn hamstring).
Key moments
Phoenix led 63-51 at halftime behind Booker's 23 points and four assists. Luke Kennard added 12 points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range. The Suns started Oso Ighodaro at center instead of rookie Khaman Maluach, who had started the first six games. Ighodaro played nine minutes with two points, one rebound, and four fouls, while Maluach logged 14 minutes with four rebounds but no points.
Upcoming schedule
The Suns continue their seven-game homestand on November 7 against the Houston Rockets (7-2), who lost 117-107 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 4. The matchup carries added significance after Phoenix traded Kevin Durant to Houston before the 2025 draft in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick, 7-footer Khaman Maluach.
