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Kelly Oubre Jr. saves Phoenix Suns in late comeback road win over Charlotte Hornets

Phoenix blew a 20-point halftime lead, but closed the game on a 12-0 run to beat Charlotte, 109-104, Monday night at Spectrum Center. Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kelly Oubre Jr. refused to let Phoenix lose Monday night.

The Suns blew a 20-point halftime lead before Oubre's heroics saved them in their 109-104 win before 11,221 fans at Spectrum Center.

Oubre scored 23 points, hitting back-to-back 3s to give Phoenix a one-point lead and then forced an inbound turnover by Charlotte.

Ricky Rubio was fouled and hit two free throws to put Phoenix up 107-104 as the Suns closed the game on an 12-0 run.