Phoenix Suns had an historical and nail biting 161-157 win over New Jersey Nets Thursday night, to record the fourth highest combined score in the National Basketball Association (NBA) history as both teams shared 318 points. The match played on the Suns home court went to double overtime, after the scores were tied 133-133 at the end of the four quarters, then another dead heat at 143-143 at the end of the first overtime, but in double over time the Suns out shot the Nets 18-14 to take the contest 161-157.
Phoenix Suns Steve Nash had a game high 42 points coupled with six rebounds and 13 assists while New Jersey Nets was led by Jason Kids *triple double, including 38 points, 14 rebounds, 14 assists.
*A triple double is when a player tallies at least 10 in three statistical departments. E.g. points, rebounds, assists.