A Brooklyn Nets broadcaster compared Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, during the two teams' matchup on Monday.

BROOKLYN – The Phoenix Suns’ win over Brooklyn on Monday was defined by control as Phoenix went through creating it, losing it briefly, then decisively taking it back. Jan 19, 2026; Brooklyn, New York,

Devin Booker scored 27 points on 7-of-18 shooting to lead the Suns (25-17) after missing Thursday's loss at Detroit due to a left ankle sprain suffered in Tuesday's setback at Miami to begin six-game road trip.

The Phoenix Suns have a way of forcing significance onto a single game, and the Detroit Pistons were the latest victims of having to tirelessly respond as heavy favorites.

The Phoenix Suns led by as many as 17 points in taking at 65-50 halftime lead. Posting an 8-2 record in its last 10 games, Phoenix is looking to sweep the home-away series against the Wizards. The Suns won last month in Washington.

The Phoenix Suns have won four straight and five of their last six. Their road trip concludes Dec. 31 in Cleveland.

Kevin Durant scored 26 points and his 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds to go lifted the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 win over the Phoenix Suns.

The Phoenix Suns (25-17) hit the court against the Brooklyn Nets (12-28) on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET on YES, AZFamily, and Suns+. For same-game parlay picks, see the article below. Winning the spread,