Booker Nearly Achieves First Regular-Season Triple-Double
Devin Booker contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 114-103, securing their second victory over Los Angeles in just three days.
Suns Maintain Control Throughout the Game
Phoenix led throughout the fourth quarter. Booker's three-point play with less than three minutes left helped the Suns extend their lead after the Clippers had cut the deficit to five. Mark Williams added 19 points, helping the Suns win four of their last five games.
Booker's Near Triple-Double and Career Context
Booker fell just short of his first regular-season triple-double in his 11-year, 683-game career, missing the 10th assist after returning to the game with about seven and a half minutes remaining. His only triple-double came during Game 1 of the 2021 Western Conference Finals, also against the Clippers.
Key Performances from the Clippers
Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 15 rebounds, while John Collins scored 19 points. Despite these efforts, the Clippers suffered their fourth consecutive loss in a short-handed lineup. James Harden contributed 13 points and 13 assists but struggled from beyond the arc, going 2 of 10 on three-point shots.
Recent Matchups and Injury Update
- The Suns previously won 115-102 against the Clippers in Phoenix on Thursday.
- The teams have met three times this season, with Phoenix winning twice.
- Jalen Green left the court with assistance in the first quarter, apparently re-injuring his right hamstring, which had already kept him out for eight games.
"Booker's three-point play with 2:59 left got the Suns out of trouble after Los Angeles had trimmed the deficit to five."
"Booker's only triple-double came in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in June 2021 — also against the Clippers."
Summary: Devin Booker nearly recorded his first regular-season triple-double as the Suns controlled the game to beat the Clippers, highlighting Phoenix's recent dominance despite Clippers' key struggles and injuries.