Booker Nearly Records First Regular-Season Triple-Double
Devin Booker scored 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out nine assists as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 114-103. This marked the Suns’ second victory over the Clippers in three days.
Game Highlights
- Mark Williams added 19 points, contributing to Phoenix’s four wins in their last five games.
- Phoenix maintained the lead through the fourth quarter, with Booker’s crucial three-point play with 2:59 remaining helping the Suns pull away after Los Angeles narrowed the gap to five points.
Booker’s Near Triple-Double
Booker narrowly missed his first regular-season triple-double in his 11-year, 683-game career, falling short of a 10th assist after returning to the court with 7:41 left in the game.
“The Suns' star guard got his only triple-double in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in June 2021 — also against the Clippers.”
Clippers Performance
- Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 21 points and 15 rebounds.
- John Collins added 19 points during Los Angeles’ fourth consecutive loss.
- James Harden recorded 13 points and 13 assists but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 2 of 10 three-point attempts.
Additional Context
- The Suns previously beat the Clippers 115-102 in Phoenix on Thursday.
- This season, Phoenix has won twice against Los Angeles in their three matchups.
- Jalen Green left the court with assistance in the final minute of the first quarter due to a suspected re-injury of his right hamstring, which had sidelined him for Phoenix’s first eight games.
Author's summary: Devin Booker led the Suns with a standout near triple-double as Phoenix secured their second recent win over the Clippers, extending their strong form this season despite injury concerns for the opposition.