The Phoenix Suns (19-20) play the second of their five-game road trip at the Washington Wizards (6-32) on Thursday.

Kevin Durant made his return to his hometown in the Suns win against the Wizards on Thursday and rejoiced in it.

The ineffectiveness of the Wizards’ opening lineup continues to be an issue in a 130-123 loss that included a late comeback that came up short.

The stars aligned for Phoenix Suns teammates Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to make a friendly wager on some playoff football.

Here are takeaways from Thursday’s win over the lowly Wizards (6-33), who have now lost their last eight games. Washington is 1-10 in its last 11 games. The Suns’ widest margin of victory came Nov. 26 in a 127-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. They should’ve topped that Thursday against the Wizards.

The Washington Wizards now have the worst record in the ... they will have two days of much-needed recovery before hosting Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.

WASHINGTON — Jalen Green scored 22 of his ... Nick Richards added 15 points and 12 rebounds off the bench for Charlotte (8-27). Devin Booker had 39 points and 10 assists and Kevin Durant added ...

Booker racked up a game-high 37 points (10-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 13-15 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 win over the Wizards. Booker capitalized on a plum matchup against a shoddy Wizards defense,

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (20-20) took down the Washington Wizards (6-33) in by a score of 130-123 on Thursday night in Washington D.C. in a game that became too close for comfort late in the contest.

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