The Western Conference Finals tipped off in Phoenix, and it was a great opener. After a back and forth contest, ultimately Devin Booker was too much for the Clippers to handle. He had 40 points and his first triple-double ever, which couldn’t have come at a better time given it was the most important game of his career thus far. They were without their team’s MVP, Chris Paul, so DBook’s big game was even more crucial. Paul George continued to shine without Kawhi, scoring 34 but the red-hot Suns are now three wins away from the Finals.
DEVIN BOOKER IS THE BEST SCORER REMAINING IN THE 2021 NBA PLAYOFFS
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Devin Booker played like he was a proven playoff veteran in Game 1. He recorded 40 points and his first career triple-double. DBook really got going in the third, scoring 12 points in the final 3:09 of the quarter on mostly mid-range jumpers. His teammates would clear out and let Booker handle the ball up top, and someone would come set a screen to set him loose, where he would eventually find space to create a great look. His ability to consistently do this is second to none of all players left this postseason and his wide range of bucket-getting capabilities makes him the best scorer still playing.
Booker with a TOUGH bucket to end the half 🤧 pic.twitter.com/yzGB6KIQfJ
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Book getting to his spot
He’s up to 29 PTS pic.twitter.com/iWlfqfGzDA
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BOOK. AGAIN. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8XScFqDnah
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 20, 2021
The @Suns win Game 1 vs. LAC behind @DevinBook‘s first career #NBAPlayoffs Triple-Double! #ThatsGame
40 PTS | 13 REB | 11 AST
Game 2: Tuesday at 9pm/et on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/w6SgPrfRV7
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