Devin Booker, the star player for the Phoenix Suns, delivered an impressive performance by scoring 52 points against the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time this season. His remarkable feat helped secure a 124-111 victory for the Suns, intensifying the Western Conference playoff race.
Devin Booker reveals the reason of his performance
"I have a lot of family here. They've been showing up and showing out since my rookie year. And over 1500 people here, you always have to put on something special for them."
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After the game during an interview Devin Bookerwas asked about the mystery of his continuous good performance on the same field as he scored 52 points earlier in the same arena.
Devin Booker replied, “I have a lot of family here. They’ve been showing up and showing out since my rookie year. And over 1500 people here, you always have to put on something special for them.”
How does Devin Booker’s spirit help the Suns for their future matches?
Devin Booker made 19 of 28 field-goal attempts and connected on 8 of 16 three-pointers. The Suns led by as many as 27 points during the third quarter before the Pelicans narrowed the gap. Despite New Orleans’ efforts, Booker’s clutch plays ensured the Suns’ victory.
The Suns now trail the Pelicans by just one game in the standings, with both teams vying for a higher playoff seed.
Booker’s scoring ability has been a key factor for the Suns this season, and his ability to drop 52 points helped the team for their playoff beat.
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