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 edged the Los Angeles Clippers 114-103 on Saturday night. This marked Phoenix’s second victory over Los Angeles in just three days.
Key Contributors and Game Highlights
- Mark Williams added 19 points, helping the Suns secure their fourth win in five games.
- Phoenix maintained a lead throughout the fourth quarter, with Booker’s three-point play at 2:59 left extending the advantage after the Clippers had cut the gap to five points.
Booker's Career Milestone Close Call
Booker narrowly missed his first regular-season triple-double after failing to reach 10 assists, despite returning to the court with 7:41 remaining. His only triple-double came in Game 1 of the 2021 Western Conference Finals, coincidentally also against the Clippers.
Clippers' Performance and Injury Update
- Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, while John Collins scored 19 points for the Clippers.
- James Harden put up 13 points and 13 assists but struggled from deep, making just 2 of 10 three-point attempts.
- Los Angeles suffered their fourth consecutive loss despite being short-handed.
- Jalen Green exited the game with an apparent right hamstring re-injury late in the first quarter, an injury that had sidelined him for Phoenix’s first eight games.
Season Series Context
The Suns previously defeated the Clippers 115-102 in Phoenix on Thursday. This was their third encounter this season, with Phoenix leading the series 2-1.
"Booker's three-point play with 2:59 left got the Suns out of trouble after Los Angeles had trimmed the deficit to five."
Summary: Devin Booker nearly achieved his first regular-season triple-double as the Phoenix Suns held on for a 114-103 win over the Clippers, marking Phoenix’s strong dominance in their recent matchups.
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