The 26-year-old Devin Booker has entered the peak period of his career. In the 2022 off-season, he also reached a four-year super-max salary extension contract with the Suns worth US$224 million. With his ultra-high scoring evaluation and explosive power, his goal is not only to challenge the strongest scorer in active service. Guards must also become superstars and leaders to lead the Suns to achieve better results.
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Possible mission 2: Detonate 58 points to reverse the situation
Suns 118 [win] 114 Pelicans
★ Devin Booker|58 points, 5 assists, 6 rebounds, FG 24-35
Facing this season's dark horse, the Pelicans, the Suns fell behind 59-83 in the third quarter. Booker immediately started killing mode, scoring 20 points in a single quarter and leading the Suns to a 25-6 offensive, and finally led the Suns to complete the reversal.
This is the fifth time in Booker's career that he has scored at least 50 points in a single game. This is also the third-highest point difference in the Suns' history in the past 25 seasons.
Booker reached his 12,000th career point in this game, becoming the 6th youngest player in NBA history to do so, second only to LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Melo Anthony. (Carmelo Anthony), McGrady (Tracy McGrady).
Bu Po Mission 1: Scored 51 points with 80% shooting rate
Suns 132 [win] 113 Bulls
★ Devin Booker|51 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, FG 20-25