Devin Booker’s 46-Point Explosion Propels Phoenix Suns to Seventh Straight Victory

In a scintillating display, Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to their seventh consecutive victory by scoring 46 points against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The Suns showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the third quarter, with a 43-point explosion.

Following Kevin Durant’s back-to-back 40-point performances, Booker took center stage with a remarkable 40-piece, including six 3-pointers on an impressive 74% shooting. Alongside his scoring, he contributed seven rebounds and three assists. The Dallas crowd audibly reacted when Booker sank a three-pointer with 4:50 left in the game. Shortly after, all the Suns’ starters exited the game.

The third quarter witnessed the Suns’ offensive eruption, hitting 5 out of 8 three-pointers and shooting nearly 82% from the field. Booker alone amassed 22 points in the quarter, complemented by Bradley Beal’s perfect 3-for-3 shooting, contributing eight points. Defensively, the Suns stifled the Mavericks, limiting them to 20 points on a 33% shooting performance, including a mere 2-of-12 from beyond the arc. The Suns’ lead soared to 28 points in the third quarter.

Phoenix’s momentum began to shift in the second quarter, overcoming a 16-point deficit with a 17-4 run to close the half at 56-55. Luka Dončić received a technical foul after the quarter, which was assessed in the third, leveling the game.

Despite trailing throughout the first half, the Suns’ Big 3, comprising Booker, played a pivotal role, combining for 55 points on 10-of-24 shooting. The Mavericks relied on three-point shooting, hitting 11 compared to the Suns’ five.

The game had a testy start, marked by a scuffle involving Durant, Jusuf Nurkić, and Grant Williams within the first four minutes. Technical fouls were issued to all three players. Williams received his second technical later in the game and was ejected after disputing a no-call.

Wednesday’s victory marked the beginning of a challenging seven-game road trip for the Suns, with their next matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.