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Booker's 30 Points Power Suns Past Magic 117-104 in Home Victory

Devin Booker scored 30 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 117-104 victory over the Orlando Magic at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Suns improved to 2-5, while the Magic fell to 2-6.

Lena Quill· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 6, 20261 min read

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November 5, 2026

Booker Leads Suns Past Magic

Devin Booker scored 30 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 117-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The home team dominated the scoring, outpacing the visitors by 13 points in front of 17,071 fans at Mortgage Matchup Center. Booker also recorded eight assists, providing the offensive spark that kept Phoenix ahead for the majority of the contest.

Early Lead

The Suns established an early advantage, finishing the first quarter with a 33-26 lead. Booker was particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting multiple three-pointers to extend the gap. The Magic responded with strong play from Wendell Carter Jr. and Franz Wagner, but Phoenix maintained control.

By the end of the second quarter, the Suns had pulled away to a 63-51 halftime lead, thanks to steady scoring from Booker and contributions from Miles Bridges.

Third Quarter Surge

Phoenix continued its offensive momentum in the third quarter, outscoring Orlando 33-22. The Suns extended their lead to 96-73 entering the final period. Booker’s consistent scoring and playmaking were pivotal, as he drew fouls and created open looks for teammates.

The Magic struggled to keep pace, relying on Carter Jr.’s 27 points and Wagner’s 15 assists to stay competitive, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.

Final Stretch

The fourth quarter saw the Magic attempt a comeback, scoring 31 points compared to Phoenix’s 21. However, the Suns had built an insurmountable lead. Booker finished with 30 points and eight assists, while Bridges grabbed 13 rebounds. For the Magic, Carter Jr. added 13 rebounds to his 27-point game. The final score remained 117-104, improving Phoenix’s record to 2-5 and dropping Orlando to 2-6.

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Lena Quill covers Queen Creek high school and area college sports.

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