Devin Booker made history on Monday night, becoming the Phoenix Suns’ all-time leading scorer in their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, his milestone moment wasn’t enough to secure a victory, as the Suns fell 121-119 in overtime.
Booker led all scorers with 34 points, surpassing franchise legend Walter Davis’ long-standing record of 15,666 points. He reached the milestone with a three-pointer in the third quarter, receiving a warm ovation from the Portland crowd before embracing his family during a timeout.
Despite his historic night, Booker missed a crucial free throw in the final seconds of overtime that could have tied the game, allowing the Trail Blazers to hold on for the win.
The four-time All-Star, who was drafted 13th overall in 2015, has played his entire career with Phoenix, making 642 appearances. Davis, a six-time All-Star, set his record during 766 games for the Suns between 1977 and 1988.
NBA Roundup: Brunson Shines, Thunder Dominate, and Young Lifts Hawks
In other NBA action, Jalen Brunson delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 42 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 124-118 comeback win over the Houston Rockets. The Knicks overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
The Oklahoma City Thunder tightened their grip on the top spot in the Western Conference with a dominant 125-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 34 points as the Thunder built a commanding 44-point lead in the third quarter.
The Bucks, severely shorthanded, played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis.
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies, currently in second place, cruised to a 128-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, with Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the charge with 31 points.
Trae Young ended the Atlanta Hawks’ eight-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, sinking the game-winning shot with just 1.6 seconds remaining in a 132-130 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-113.
Elsewhere, the Golden State Warriors edged out the Orlando Magic 104-99 to cap off an exciting night of NBA action.
SOURCE: BBC
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