Devin Booker 'mesmerizing' in Phoenix Suns' NBA Playoffs win over Los Angeles Clippers
Devin Booker played 45 minutes in the Phoenix Suns' 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
He had a 38 points on 14-for-22 shooting, going 4-for-7 on 3-point attempts and 6-for-6 from the free throw line, adding nine assists as the Suns tied their first-round NBA Playoffs series with the Clippers, 1-1.
NBA Twitter raved about Booker's performance after the game, with the NBA's own account calling the performance "mesmerizing."
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Social media was left in awe of Devin Booker's Game 2 performance against the Clippers:
Devin Booker was MESMERIZING in Game 2.
38 PTS
14-22 FGM
9 AST
Suns W
Tied 1-1... the series shifts to L.A. Thursday on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/k8HjAQMZi1— NBA (@NBA) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker masterclass. pic.twitter.com/yXGNJJGULt
— andrew leezus (@AndrewLeezus) April 19, 2023
It's special watching Devin Booker play basketball. pic.twitter.com/jVgGSspOl2
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) April 19, 2023
Can't say enough about Devin Booker tonight! This is one of those performances that you look back at down the road as a turning point! This man might have literally saved our season because there was a moment in the 2nd quarter where it looked like our season was in trouble! GOAT pic.twitter.com/qFS3L0UDlX
— FLEX From Jersey (@FlexFromJersey) April 19, 2023
Unbelievable how many minutes Devin Booker is playing at his current two-way intensity level. Just a complete stud. Of course, the concern is the quick turnaround times before Games 3-5. But he’s in his absolute prime. If there’s ever a time to go all out, now’s that time.
— Max (@maxmcc11) April 19, 2023
Guys. OG Suns fans. Lets take a second to intake what we just saw.
We just watched Devin Booker drop 38 points to get a playoff win with Kevin Durant next to him.
Surreal.— andrew leezus (@AndrewLeezus) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker tonight:
38 POINTS (18 in 3Q)
9 ASSISTS
63% FG
Suns tie up the series, 1-1. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SJjUch9s5A— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker's playoff resume is so stacked already that I wouldn't even put that in his top five postseason performances but he was spectacular in that second half. Everything he is all about rolled up into 24 minutes. Changed the momentum of the series.
1-1 headed to LA.— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker had 38 points yesterday, his fifth time dropping 38+ in the playoffs.
That's tied for the most in Suns' history https://t.co/XZb6ZCmu8E pic.twitter.com/8iONlDKTiy— Basketball Reference (@bball_ref) April 19, 2023
What Devin Booker is doing on both ends in a game where he's heading for 45 minutes is pretty incredible
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) April 19, 2023
Supposedly serious minds once said Devin Booker wasn’t a winner
— Duncan Smith (@DuncanSmithNBA) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker tonight:
38 PTS
9 AST
14-22 FG
H1M‼️ pic.twitter.com/otIs8ixNTS— Booker Muse (@DevinBookerMuse) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker a 2 way superstar i fear , TL gone have to deal w it
— Quis (@swaveyquis) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker tonight:
38 points
9 assists
14-22 FG (64%)
4-7 3PT (57%)
6-6 FT (100%)
A shotmaking clinic.
Leads phx to a crucial win to tie the series 1-1 going to LA 👀
pic.twitter.com/LFSFxT81MH— Vincent 🔅 (@VincentKeyes1) April 19, 2023
Devin Booker remains the most underrated player in the association.
Don’t let the NBA Twitter haters, bots and memes fool you. The guy is a superstar.— Zona (@ZonaHoops_) April 19, 2023
Always funny when Booker has a big national TV game and people remember that Devin Booker is actually good.
— Kris (@krishansonRCF) April 19, 2023
38 POINTS AND COUNTING
We’re getting an all-time Devin Booker playoff performance 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8DK1qfXuT2— x -- Suns Lead (@SunsLead) April 19, 2023
How would you describe Booker's performance in the Game 2 win?
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