Kevin Durant, Devin Booker Mesmerize NBA Fans as Suns Win vs. James Harden, Clippers

Devin Booker scored 40 points and Kevin Durant added 18 en route to leading the Phoenix Suns to a 125-119 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday evening.

Royce O'Neale scored 21 points off the bench for the 4-1 Suns, who allowed 70 first-half points and were down by as many as 21 before staging a successful comeback.

O'Neale hit the game's biggest shot, knocking down a three with 45 seconds left for a 118-112 lead.

Rookie Ryan Dunn scored 16 points and veteran point guard Tyus Jones added 11 assists for Phoenix, which played without guard Bradley Beal (right elbow sprain).

Phoenix's hot shooting got the job done, with the Suns making 51.2 percent of their shots and 18-of-39 threes. Phoenix notably made its first 15 field goal attempts in the third quarter.

Clippers point guard James Harden led L.A. with a 25-point, 13-assist, 10-rebound triple-double. Norman Powell scored 23 points, and Ivica Zubac added a 22-point, 12-rebound double-double.

The Suns ultimately won a tough game, moving into a tie for second place in the West with the Golden State Warriors.

Fans and analysts recognized their impressive effort, led by Booker, who shot 11-of-18 (5-of-9 from three) and added eight assists and three steals.

Phoenix now heads home for a three-game stretch beginning Saturday evening against the Portland Trail Blazers.