Devin Booker is arguably the hot topic at the moment in the NBA world. The Phoenix Suns‘ shooting guard gave an outstanding performance in the recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Several NBA superstars including LeBron James were impressed by Booker’s showing. The three-time All-Star led his team to a 118-114 win and the highlight of the game was Booker’s final score.
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The Phoenix Suns faced the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night at the Footprint Center. It might be safe to say that no one was prepared to watch Devin Booker go berserk on his opponents. However, the 26-year-old star managed to grab the spotlight when he scored an impressive season-high 58 points. The win was significant as the Suns had previously lost to the Pelicans in two consecutive games.
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Several NBA players including LeBron James, TJ Warren, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope took to Twitter and expressed their excitement over Booker’s performance.
LeBron James gets hyped watching Devin Booker
Booker?helped the?Suns to make a comeback after their two previous defeats to the New Orleans Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson. While the Pelicans basked in their back-to-back wins, the recent game effectively turned the tables after Booker decided they weren’t ready to face yet another loss. Booker successfully made 21 of 35 shots and 6 three-pointers out of 12 attempts on the night.
It is safe to say that fans are feeling the same way as LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s excitement was evident via his tweet.
Here are a few of the reactions from NBA stars:
Book going NUTSO right now!!! Sheesh
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/TonyWarrenJr/status/1604324306317623296?s=20&t=8X-h6YQcC28b4Ji7J2YMXQ
D Book going crazy!! 🤯😤💯
— Kentavious C.P (@CaldwellPope) December 18, 2022
Devin Booker had scored the Suns' last 25 points until those Josh Okogie free throws. Unreal performance
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) December 18, 2022
With his 55th point, Devin Booker breaks the @FootprintCNTR scoring record. pic.twitter.com/qSykxosGGJ
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 18, 2022
Booooooook @DevinBook
— kuz (@kylekuzma) December 18, 2022
The Suns finally find a way past the Pelicans this season
Notably, when the game began, it seemed like the Suns were set for yet another loss to the Pelicans. It was halfway through the third quarter and the Suns were trailing behind by 24 points. However, Devin Booker stepped up his game and led his team to victory as he scored 58 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Chris Paul scored 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds.
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Zion Williamson scored 30 points with 9 assists and 3 rebounds. Fellow teammate CJ McCollum added 27 points, 8 assists, and 2 rebounds.
When asked about Booker’s game, Paul told ESPN, “It’s unreal. I’ve had the opportunity to play with a lot of greats — Blake Griffin,?James Harden, and now Book. Sheesh, you just try not to get caught watching.”
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