Steve Nash scored 21 points and made 20 assists as the Phoenix Suns continued their fine start to the season with a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Monday.
Jason Richardson top-scored with 29 points as the Suns (7-1) overcame an eight-point deficit in the final quarter to move clear of the idle LA Lakers at the top of the Western Conference.
Andre Iguodala led the way for the 76ers with 24 points while Marreese Speights chipped in with 20 as Philadelphia fell to 3-4.
The Suns, who failed to make the playoffs last year, trailed the 76ers 102-94 with 7:07 remaining but rallied to post their third straight victory.
“It’s a great start to the season for us,” Nash told reporters after posting his first 20-20 game since the 2005-06 season.
“We weren’t really sure what to expect from this team out of the gate. We want to build a really nice chemistry and play hard at the very least.”
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