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The Denver Nuggets were eyeing a third straight victory against the Phoenix Suns on the road. However, Devin Booker stood in their way. The 26-year-old scored 47 points for the Suns to clinch a crucial win against the Nuggets. Booker has not only given the Suns a much-needed victory with these 47 points but has also achieved an individual milestone. The 3x-NBA All-Star’s playoff exploits this season are second only to that of the legendary Michael Jordan.
Devin Booker’s performances have helped the Suns oust the Clippers in the first round. Now, he has redeemed his side in front of a home crowd. Seems like Book is all set to carry forward his playoff heroics to the much-awaited Game 4.
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Devin Booker has the fourth game on his mind
Two years back, the Suns met the Nuggets on the same stage of the playoffs. They had swept the Nuggets in the 2021 Conference Semi Finals. After winning the first two games, the Denver side looked poised to have their revenge this time round.

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However, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant loudly proclaimed that the Nuggets can’t have their revenge so easily. While Booker led the Suns, he was closely followed by KD who netted 39 points. With the fourth game taking place at their home court again, the Suns are now in a position to aim at swinging the momentum of the series toward themselves.
Following the historic win, a reporter stopped Devin Booker on the court. She asked the Phoenix star about the emotion that kept him going throughout the phenomenal night. “It’s that time of year. We have dropped a few games. I dropped a couple of games on their home floor and now we’re trying to protect ours. No comment. This is an important game for us. Now we got to turn around and get ready for Sunday,” Devin Booker replied.
The performance has also got the Phoenix Suns star to a place where many stars aspire to be. Booker just got closer to one of Michael Jordan’s post season records in a brilliant display of his Mamba Mentality.
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Devin Booker is now second only to Michael Jordan
Ever since the Phoenix Suns playoff run began this season, Devin Booker has consistently been putting game-changing numbers. Now with the 47 point-show against the Nuggets, the 26-year-old has reached a total of 295 points in eight playoff games this season. Booker’s playoff numbers from eight games are now the second highest after Michael Jordan’s 325 points in eight games during the 1990 season.
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