Suns hammer Hornets in matchup of short-handed teams

Cameron Johnson poured in 24 points as the Phoenix Suns blew out the visiting Charlotte Hornets -- twice -- in a 128-97 victory Tuesday night in a matchup of teams missing key players because of injuries.

Phoenix built a 30-point lead in the second quarter, only to see it dwindle to eight points in the opening minute of the second half. Then the Suns cranked it up again and went up by 23 late in the third quarter, ultima