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SACRAMENTO – After a full team effort, the Phoenix Suns kept their foot on the gas pedal and defeated the Sacramento Kings by a score of 114-103 on Tuesday night at the Golden 1 Center.
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Mar 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images
It was the return of Phoenix’s star Devin Booker, and their offense needed the leadership he provides. Booker eased back into action and shot 6-for-19 for 17 points. He didn’t force rhythm; he let it find him, and that restraint mattered. It signaled a shift from dependency to design. Phoenix no longer needs brilliance every possession to win.
Mar 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix forward Oso Ighodaro (11) and Phoenix guard Devin Booker (1) high five during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images
Instead, the Suns overwhelmed Sacramento with balance. Jalen Green shot with confidence and control at times, bending the defense just enough to unlock driving lanes and kick-outs. The bench amplified it. Grayson Allen putting up 18 points shows how important he is to their system. Oso Ighodaro’s 14 points reflected interior activity. Rookie Rasheer Fleming added timely minutes that steadied second-unit stretches.
Mar 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix guard Grayson Allen (8) shoots a three point basket during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images
Collin Gillespie also had something to say on Tuesday night. Six of nine from the field. Five of eight from three. That’s not a heater, that’s shot profile discipline. If Gillespie becomes a reliable spacer, Phoenix’s offensive rating in spread lineups could spike dramatically. For Suns fans, the takeaway is simple: sustainability wins in April. Depth survives series, and this game builds belief. Nationally, it reframes the Suns as layered, not top-heavy.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
