Suns disarm Warriors, tie franchise mark

MANILA, Philippines — Jae Crowder hit a pair of jumpers, including a 3-pointer, after the Golden State Warriors had closed within one point in the fourth quarter and the host Phoenix Suns went on to win the Pacific Division showdown 104-96 for a franchise-record-tying 17th consecutive victory Tuesday night.

Deandre Ayton (24 points, 11 rebounds) and Chris Paul (15 points, 11 assists) recorded double-doubles for the Suns, who won despite losing Devin Booker to a strained left hamstring in the second quarter. Booker’s injury occurred on a drive to the hoop midway through the second quarter. He was taken to the locker room, and the Suns announced he would not return.

The Suns’ winning streak matches the 17 straight won by the 2006-07 team, and also completed the NBA’s first 16-0 calendar month since the Warriors accomplished the feat in November 2015 as part of their record-setting 24-0 start.

Meanwhile, Anthony Davis scored 25 points, Malik Monk shot 6 of 10 from 3-point range en route to 22 points off the bench and Los Angeles beat host Sacramento, 117-92, without LeBron James.

Russell Westbrook finished with 23 points, six assists and five rebounds.