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 defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 114-103 on Saturday night. This marked the Suns’ second victory over the Clippers in just three days.
Key Performances and Game Details
Mark Williams contributed 19 points, helping Phoenix secure their fourth win in five games. The Suns maintained a lead throughout the fourth quarter, with Booker’s three-point play at 2:59 remaining extending their advantage after the Clippers had cut the gap to five points.
Booker narrowly missed achieving his first regular-season triple-double in his 11-year, 683-game career, coming up one assist short after returning to the court with 7:41 left. His only triple-double came during Game 1 of the 2021 Western Conference Finals against the Clippers.
Clippers’ Efforts and Injuries
- Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 21 points and 15 rebounds.
- John Collins scored 19 points during Los Angeles’ fourth consecutive loss.
- James Harden recorded 13 points and 13 assists but struggled with his three-point shots, going 2 of 10.
- Jalen Green left the court with help late in the first quarter due to a right hamstring re-injury, which previously kept him out of Phoenix’s first eight games.
Season Context
The Suns beat the Clippers 115-102 in a recent matchup on Thursday, contributing to their season series lead of 2-1 over Los Angeles.
“Booker fell just short of his first triple-double in the regular season during his 11-year, 683-game career, failing to add a 10th assist after he returned to the game with 7:41 to play.”
Summary: Devin Booker came close to his first regular-season triple-double as the Phoenix Suns secured their second win over the Clippers in three days, solidifying their strong season performance.