The Phoenix Suns snapped 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.
Booker leads Suns
Devin Booker paced Phoenix with 30 points and a game-high eight assists in 33 minutes, scoring 23 of his points in the first half. Dillon Brooks added 24 points for the Suns, who improved to 2-5 on the season.
Magic's Carter Jr. shines
Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 27 points and 13 rebounds, but the Magic fell to 2-6.
Injuries and lineup change
Phoenix played without Jordan Goodwin (right calf soreness), Rasheer Fleming (left ankle sprain), and Mark Williams (left shoulder surgery). Orlando was missing Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, Izaiyah Nelson, and Noah Penda. The Suns started Oso Ighodaro at center instead of Khaman Maluach; Ighodaro logged 2 points and four fouls in nine minutes, while Maluach had four rebounds but no points in 14 minutes.
Next up
Phoenix continues its seven-game homestand on November 7 against the Houston Rockets (7-2), who went 4-0 against the Suns last season. The matchup carries added significance after Phoenix traded Kevin Durant to Houston for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and the 10th overall pick Khaman Maluach.
