Collin Gillespie Leads Phoenix Suns in Scoring Against Charlotte Hornets

Collin Gillespie scored three-point jump shots to fuel the Phoenix Suns during a fast-paced stretch against the Charlotte Hornets on November 12, 2026, according to live game tracking data.

The matchup saw relentless shifts on the floor as the Suns established offensive momentum through Gillespie and Miles Bridges. Gillespie sank multiple perimeter shots, including a three-point running pullup jump shot off an assist from Bridges that pushed the score to 27-36 with just over ten minutes remaining in the period.

Collin Gillespie Postgame On-Court Interview after Suns win against Charlotte Hornets — Phoenix Suns

Charlotte fought back through interior scoring from Naz Reid and Coby White. Reid drove for a two-point hook shot to narrow the gap to 29-38, while Grant Williams added key perimeter points with a three-point stepback jump shot that pulled the Hornets closer at 43-50.

Defensive intensity dictated much of the quarter, featuring multiple blocks by Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach. Maluach blocked two-point jump shot attempts from Moussa Diabate in the closing seconds of the period to preserve Phoenix’s advantage.

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Time Player Action Score
11:46 Collin Gillespie Makes three point jump shot (Luke Kennard assists) 22-31
10:07 Collin Gillespie Makes three point running pullup jump shot (Miles Bridges assists) 27-36
8:23 Jordan Goodwin Makes three point jump shot (Miles Bridges assists) 29-44
4:40 Grant Williams Makes three point jump shot (Sion James assists) 37-48
0:31 Grayson Allen Makes three point stepback jump shot (Naz Reid assists) 50-55

Physical play under the basket resulted in regular trips to the free-throw line. Grant Williams sank a pair of free throws following a personal foul by Khaman Maluach to bring the Hornets within five points at 45-50.

Grayson Allen hit a late three-point stepback jump shot off an assist from Naz Reid with thirty-one seconds left on the clock. The period ended with the Suns holding a 55-50 lead after Maluach blocked Diabate’s final jump shot attempt.