Devin Booker Electrifies NBA Fans as Kevin Durant, Suns Beat Luka Dončić, Mavs
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIJanuary 25, 2024
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Devin Booker scored 22 of his 46 points in the third quarter en route to leading the Phoenix Suns to a 132-109 rout of the host Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
NBA @NBA22 PTS of Booker’s 38 is in the 3Q 🔥 https://t.co/CXYoQBt2to pic.twitter.com/6y0Ou9gh2a
Things looked bleak for the Suns in the first half. Not only did Phoenix fall behind by as many as 16 points, but Booker briefly left for the locker room after the first quarter.
Thankfully, Booker returned in the second quarter, and he helped the Suns go on a 25-10 run to close the first half.
The third quarter was a Booker masterclass, however, as he caught absolute fire and even outscored the Mavs 22-20 in that frame.
Hoop Central @TheHoopCentralDevin Booker in the 3rd quarter:
22 Points
4 Rebounds
9/11 FGM
2/4 3PM
38 PTS – 6 REB – 70% FG heading into the 4th. pic.twitter.com/JgrdA8sNxN
By the time the third quarter was over, a 58-57 deficit turned into a 100-78 Suns lead. The fourth quarter was a formality as the Suns led big the whole way en route to the win.
Booker shot 17-of-23 and made 6-of-10 three-pointers. He added seven rebounds, and the Suns outscored the Mavs by 33 points with him on the floor. Kevin Durant added a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.
For the Mavs, Luka Dončić led the way with 34 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Kyrie Irving (right thumb sprain) did not dress.
This one was all about Booker, though, and fans and analysts praised his tremendous outing.
𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢☆ @Stunna999_DEVIN BOOKER IS THE BEST PG/SG IN THE LEAUGE ARGUE WITH YA WALL H1M‼️📙 pic.twitter.com/QLt6GcNFB7
jessie marie ♛ @jesstopianDevin Booker doing Devin Booker things in that quarter pic.twitter.com/f4C4QIrJs0
J @StromsLabDevin Booker is not human man idk I have no words for this guy
A ✩ @adryanashtonDEVIN BOOKER IS NOT HUMAN
Danny Shapiro @DannyShapiro13Luka’s team has given up. Devin Booker killed their spirit.
Kyrie Center @kyriecenterigDevin Booker is a BUCKET my goodness 😭
Drew @AuntieSlayerDevin Booker is the best guard in the league and I need you all to apologize
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinDevin Armani Booker is once again doing whatever the hell he wants to a defense.
40 on 15-of-21 (4-of-8 from 3). #Suns up 111-92 at midway point of 4th. #Mavs
Ceezy @m_cole34Devin Booker is an assassin this is ridiculous
Eddie A Johnson @Jumpshot8His Name is Devin %#%% Booker, anything else you wanna add. Let us know @Suns
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetDevin Booker with 46 points on 17-of-23 shooting, including 6-of-10 from 3. Big-time performance against a team that’s haunted Phoenix for the better part of 2 years
Mac @azsportsfienKevin Durant/Devin Booker best duo in the league
kam @cuzzzxooWatching Devin Booker and Kevin Durant on my team, is a true blessing.
Mavsketball @Mavsketball41As much as I can’t stand Devin Booker, his jumper is a thing of beauty.
Just looks good every time.
There. I said something nice about an opponent.
Heel Grayson @heelc0normmaY’all gonna learn to stop disrespecting Devin Armani Booker
Booker and the Suns have now won seven straight games to move into a tie for fifth place with the New Orleans Pelicans at 26-18. The Suns will look to make it eight in a row on Friday when they visit the Indiana Pacers.
