In a Thursday-night bout with the Washington Wizards, rookie forward Ryan Dunn was against pivotal to the Suns’ winning effort. Something that’s becoming more and more common as he continues through his debut season in the NBA.

Ryan Dunn recorded a career-high 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 130-123 win over the Washington Wizards.

He may not have as big of a role anymore, but Grayson Allen can still help the Suns in a pinch -- as seen in their win over the Wizards.

Even against the bottom of the barrel, you still see the Phoenix Suns' problems, as evidenced by their win over the Washington Wizards.

Here are takeaways from Thursday’s win over the lowly Wizards (6-33), who have now lost their last eight games. Washington is 1-10 in its last 11 games. The Suns’ widest margin of victory came Nov. 26 in a 127-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. They should’ve topped that Thursday against the Wizards.

The Phoenix Suns play against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena The Phoenix Suns are spending $11,907,413 per win while the Washington Wizards are spending $26,775,690 per win Game Time:

The Phoenix Suns will be shorthanded on Thursday against the Washington Wizards, as they ruled out guard Bradley Beal with a left ankle sprain.

Despite Beal’s absence, Devin Booker took over the game. ‘Book’ led all scorers with 37 points, while Durant finished with a solid 23 points and 6 rebounds. Durant’s return home was met with love from the crowd, who cheered him during his pregame warmup, and he took the time to sign multiple autographs for fans.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Devin Booker scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns weathered a late rally in a 130-123 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Booker had his third-consecutive 30-plus game to help Phoenix survive after Washington cut a 24-point deficit to three late in the fourth quarter.

Devin Booker scored 37 points and Washington, D.C., native Kevin Durant added 23, fueling the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 130-123 wire-to-wire victory over the reeling Wizards on Thursday.

Beal hadn't come off the bench since March 4, 2016, when he was a 22-year-old member of the Washington Wizards ... lead the second unit while rookie Ryan Dunn, a defensive specialist, starts ...

Since being drafted with the No. 28 pick, Ryan Dunn has been nothing short of remarkable for the Phoenix Suns with his impact on both ends of the floor.