Here’s a look at 10 things to know about Phoenix’s standout guard, his life and his NBA career. 13 overall pick to leading superstar for the Phoenix Suns. Rockets: At Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.Booker’s rise from 18-year-old rookie to two-time All-Star has ushered in a new era for the Suns.Ī Draft lottery pick in 2015, Devin Booker has elevated himself from No. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was at the game on Sunday, one night after beating Anderson Silva in a boxing match. Had 30th straight sellout, dating to last season. Williams said the fifth-year player will be out at least a week and then be reevaluated. Suns: C Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) missed his first game of the season. Rockets: F Bruno Fernando (left knee soreness), G Eric Gordon (right groin) and G TyTy Washington (left knee sprain) did not play.

Jock Landale scored all of his 16 points before the break. Alperen Sengun added 16 points and nine rebounds.īooker scored 21 points in the first half on 10-of-16 shooting, pushing the Suns to a 65-56 advantage. The Suns have beaten the Rockets nine straight times dating to 2019 and they won their 54th straight game when holding an opponent under 110 points. Our poise in those moments especially in the fourth quarter is important as well.īooker did the bulk of the scoring while fellow All-Star Chris Paul added a season-high 15 assists. ''The possession where we fouled on the inbound then we got two technicals, it was like a three-point possession just for nothing. ''Some of our late-game execution can get a little better,'' Rockets coach Stephen Silas said. and Garrison Mathews were both called for technicals after an altercation with Suns guard Damion Lee. The Rockets had some self-inflicted problems, including two technicals early in the fourth quarter that helped swing the momentum back toward the Suns. The Suns (5-1) stayed in control from there, with Johnson and Mikal Bridges each hitting 3-pointers to push the advantage to 117-102. Landry Shamet rattled home a 3-pointer to give the Suns a 90-86 advantage going into the fourth. They threatened to push ahead a few times, even briefly tying it at 86 when Usman Garuba hit a corner 3-pointer. The Rockets, who dropped to 1-6, never led in the game but also never fell too far behind. There's certainly levels for guys to get better.'' ''Guys like Book, because they do it so consistently, you kind of take it for granted,'' Williams said. Suns coach Monty Williams said he doesn't know if Booker's reached his peak or not, but he's certainly enjoyed watching him grow. He was 14 of 24 from the field on Sunday, scoring from all over the court. He's averaging more than 29 points through six games and shooting 52% from the field. But I'm going to try everything in my power to do it.''īooker might not feel like he's in his prime, but the numbers say he's among the league's elite. ''The thing about basketball - you can never perfect it. ''I just try to continuously get better and continuously improve,'' Booker said. The two-time All-Star - who's already in his eighth NBA season after being drafted in 2015 at 19 years old - is entering what many would consider the prime years of his career.īooker said he doesn't think in those terms. PHOENIX (AP) Devin Booker scored 30 points on his 26th birthday in another stellar scoring performance, leading the Phoenix Suns over the Houston Rockets 124-109 on Sunday night.

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