Grayson Allen Rains Threes, Suns Soar Over Sixers

In a battle of two playoff-bound teams, Grayson Allen stole the show with a sizzling shooting performance, leading the Phoenix Suns to a convincing 115-102 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. The sharpshooting guard matched his season highs with nine three-pointers and 32 points, torching the Sixers’ defense from beyond the arc.

Allen’s hot hand was the driving force behind the Suns’ dominant display, as they outrebounded the Sixers 55-40 and led by as many as 26 points. The Phoenix crowd was treated to a long-range clinic, with Allen knocking down an array of catch-and-shoot and step-back threes with pinpoint accuracy.

“Grayson was just unconscious tonight,” Suns head coach Monty Williams said in his postgame press conference. “When he gets going like that, it’s tough to stop him. He’s a weapon we’re lucky to have.”

While Allen stole the spotlight, the Suns’ victory was a true team effort. Kevin Durant continued his ascent up the NBA’s all-time scoring list, pouring in 22 points and surpassing Shaquille O’Neal for eighth place. Devin Booker flirted with a triple-double, tallying 18 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, while Royce O’Neale chipped in 13 points off the bench.

The Sixers, already shorthanded without Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris, struggled to keep up with the Suns’ offensive onslaught. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way for Philadelphia with 18 points against his former team, while Jeff Dowtin Jr. and Cameron Payne each scored 12 points. Tyrese Maxey, however, had an uncharacteristically quiet night, mustering just six points on 3-of-13 shooting.

The game’s outcome was effectively sealed by the end of the third quarter, as the Suns embarked on a 17-2 run to take a commanding 90-66 lead. Although the Sixers attempted a late rally, cutting the deficit to 12 points with 4:39 remaining, Allen promptly silenced any hopes of a comeback with yet another dagger from deep.

With the victory, the Suns improved to 40-29 on the season, solidifying their position in the competitive Western Conference playoff race. The 76ers, now 38-31, will look to regroup and welcome back their star players as they continue their push for a top seed in the East.

As the NBA season enters its final stretch, performances like Allen’s serve as a reminder of the league’s remarkable talent and the high-stakes drama that awaits in the upcoming playoffs. For the Suns and their supporters, Allen’s outburst was a tantalizing preview of what could be in store if he catches fire when it matters most.