BROOKLYN – Making a statement early on Monday night, the Phoenix Suns secured an impressive lead at halftime over the Brooklyn Nets as they showcased a balanced offense, strong defensive pressure, and consistent execution on both ends of the floor. Jan 13, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center.
BROOKLYN – Making a statement early on Monday night, the Phoenix Suns secured an impressive lead at halftime over the Brooklyn Nets as they showcased a balanced offense, strong defensive pressure, and consistent execution on both ends of the floor.
Jan 13, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The Suns’ offense was running and gunning in the first half on Sunday in Brooklyn. In the early minutes, the Suns went on an 8-0 run, which kick-started their performance on Monday. Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks were locked in early as they ended the first half leading the Suns with Booker shooting 5-for-9 with 12 points and Brooks adding on with 16 points of his own.
Jan 13, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) looks on against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Jordan Goodwin has been helping lead this second unit, which has truly given the Suns an identity. Phoenix Head Coach Jordan Ott has been delegating playing time to the guys who are making the most out of it, and it has built up their bench that focuses on eliminating mistakes and hard-nosed defense. The Suns have bought in on the defensive end in an entirely different way, as Phoenix is also 7-0 this season when holding opposing teams to under 100 points.
Jan 19, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Jalen Green was unable to go on Monday night, but was active in pregame warmups. Green has been sidelined since last November with a right hamstring injury, and the rumblings surrounding his return are that Green will be good to go in Philadelphia tomorrow night against the 76ers. If the Suns can keep up the pressure on offense and let their defense do the work for them, they will be sitting pretty to get a victory in Brooklyn against the Nets on Monday night.
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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
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