Devin Booker and Jalen Brunson would form an electrifying, high-scoring backcourt for one the NBA’s most pleasant surprises, and according to a source, New York would be willing to offer almost anything to make that pairing happen.
Source: gophnx.com
Source: gophnx.com
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Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Over the last three games of this series, Jalen Brunson is averaging 43.0 points (on 50.8% shooting) and 11.5 assists.
According to @bball_ref, Brunson is just the third player in NBA history to score 125+ points and dish out 25+ assists over a three-game span in the playoffs. – 12:57 PM
Over the last three games of this series, Jalen Brunson is averaging 43.0 points (on 50.8% shooting) and 11.5 assists.
According to @bball_ref, Brunson is just the third player in NBA history to score 125+ points and dish out 25+ assists over a three-game span in the playoffs. – 12:57 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jalen Brunson in the fourth quarters/OT this series:
30.9% shooting
33.3% on 3s
9 assists
7 turnovers
Not good.
But getting to the line a lot: 14 of 18 – 10:50 AM
Jalen Brunson in the fourth quarters/OT this series:
30.9% shooting
33.3% on 3s
9 assists
7 turnovers
Not good.
But getting to the line a lot: 14 of 18 – 10:50 AM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
How realistic is Brandon Ingram for Detroit? Booker?
Also, some opinion and insight on the Pistons POBO search.
Mailbag:
theathletic.com/5460517/2024/0… – 9:01 AM
How realistic is Brandon Ingram for Detroit? Booker?
Also, some opinion and insight on the Pistons POBO search.
Mailbag:
theathletic.com/5460517/2024/0… – 9:01 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks can’t close out 76ers, blowing late lead and dropping Game 5 in OT
Jalen Brunson scores 40 points as Knicks fall, but lead first-round series 3-2. Tyrese Maxey scores 46 for Philly. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 1:15 AM
Knicks can’t close out 76ers, blowing late lead and dropping Game 5 in OT
Jalen Brunson scores 40 points as Knicks fall, but lead first-round series 3-2. Tyrese Maxey scores 46 for Philly. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 1:15 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
As I finish up my game story for tonight, I’ve come across a stat.
The 2 leading scorers in these playoffs thus far:
1) Jalen Brunson – 34 ppg (42/29/79)
2) Tyrese Maxey – 32 ppg (50/43/88) – 11:59 PM
As I finish up my game story for tonight, I’ve come across a stat.
The 2 leading scorers in these playoffs thus far:
1) Jalen Brunson – 34 ppg (42/29/79)
2) Tyrese Maxey – 32 ppg (50/43/88) – 11:59 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Postseason: per game
Tyrese Maxey: 32.4ppg, 50% fga, 42.9% 3pa, 7.2 ast, 5.2 reb, 2.4 TOV, +-: – 0.8,
*FTA: 4.8*
Jalen Brunson: 34.4 ppg, 41.9% fga, 28.9% 3pa, 8.4 ast, 4.8 reb, TOV: 3, +-: -2.6,
*FTA: 9.4* – 11:49 PM
Postseason: per game
Tyrese Maxey: 32.4ppg, 50% fga, 42.9% 3pa, 7.2 ast, 5.2 reb, 2.4 TOV, +-: – 0.8,
*FTA: 4.8*
Jalen Brunson: 34.4 ppg, 41.9% fga, 28.9% 3pa, 8.4 ast, 4.8 reb, TOV: 3, +-: -2.6,
*FTA: 9.4* – 11:49 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
We gave Jalen Brunson a lot of credit on Sunday. He was abysmal in the overtime. Made himself easy to defend by not giving up the ball at all in the half court. So much, that the few times he did pass it, his teammates weren’t ready for it because they expected him to shoot – 10:02 PM
We gave Jalen Brunson a lot of credit on Sunday. He was abysmal in the overtime. Made himself easy to defend by not giving up the ball at all in the half court. So much, that the few times he did pass it, his teammates weren’t ready for it because they expected him to shoot – 10:02 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Are we allowed to talk about how objectively bad Jalen Brunson was in overtime? Or does this just count as another 40 point game for him? – 9:55 PM
Are we allowed to talk about how objectively bad Jalen Brunson was in overtime? Or does this just count as another 40 point game for him? – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Knicks with multiple 40-point games in a postseason:
Patrick Ewing
Bernard King
Jalen Brunson
It’s just the first round. pic.twitter.com/cYM6d2DHOH – 9:50 PM
Knicks with multiple 40-point games in a postseason:
Patrick Ewing
Bernard King
Jalen Brunson
It’s just the first round. pic.twitter.com/cYM6d2DHOH – 9:50 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
That stoppage in play might have been big for the Knicks. It finally got Jalen Brunson a breather and he really needed one. – 9:48 PM
That stoppage in play might have been big for the Knicks. It finally got Jalen Brunson a breather and he really needed one. – 9:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joel Embiid slapped Jalen Brunson in the face on a drive to the rim. Officials are now going to review the play. A flagrant one would be 2 free throws and the ball back. Knicks trail Sixers, 106-102, with 1:22 left in OT. – 9:45 PM
Joel Embiid slapped Jalen Brunson in the face on a drive to the rim. Officials are now going to review the play. A flagrant one would be 2 free throws and the ball back. Knicks trail Sixers, 106-102, with 1:22 left in OT. – 9:45 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson has continually used his speed to take advantage of Joel Embiid when he gets the switch. Brunson up to 36 points and has scored the first 5 points in overtime.
OT1: NYK 102, PHI 97 | 3:56 to go – 9:37 PM
Jalen Brunson has continually used his speed to take advantage of Joel Embiid when he gets the switch. Brunson up to 36 points and has scored the first 5 points in overtime.
OT1: NYK 102, PHI 97 | 3:56 to go – 9:37 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jalen Brunson goes to the bench with the Knicks down 4 and about 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. – 9:06 PM
Jalen Brunson goes to the bench with the Knicks down 4 and about 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. – 9:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
This is shaping out to be one hell of a duel between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey.
Brunson and Maxey each have 15 points on 50% FG or better in the first half.
Knicks lead Sixers, 49-43, and have held Joel Embiid to just 3/12 FG for 8 points.
76ers’ season on the line. – 8:12 PM
This is shaping out to be one hell of a duel between Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey.
Brunson and Maxey each have 15 points on 50% FG or better in the first half.
Knicks lead Sixers, 49-43, and have held Joel Embiid to just 3/12 FG for 8 points.
76ers’ season on the line. – 8:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Knicks 49, Sixers 43
Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey lead the way for both teams with 15, as the Knicks attempt to close out a series on their home floor for the first time in 25 years.
Knicks have a 10-2 edge in fast-break points. – 8:11 PM
Halftime: Knicks 49, Sixers 43
Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey lead the way for both teams with 15, as the Knicks attempt to close out a series on their home floor for the first time in 25 years.
Knicks have a 10-2 edge in fast-break points. – 8:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Sixers 26, Knicks 17
Strong start for Philadelphia on the road, with the difference in the game being the three triples Philly made in the quarter.
Joel Embiid begins the second on the bench. We’ll see how this goes with Jalen Brunson on for NYK, who opens w/ a bucket – 7:41 PM
After 1: Sixers 26, Knicks 17
Strong start for Philadelphia on the road, with the difference in the game being the three triples Philly made in the quarter.
Joel Embiid begins the second on the bench. We’ll see how this goes with Jalen Brunson on for NYK, who opens w/ a bucket – 7:41 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
It appears bookies don’t find it super likely LeBron, KD, or Devin Booker will be joining the Jazz. pic.twitter.com/sfapY5ruQh – 5:00 PM
It appears bookies don’t find it super likely LeBron, KD, or Devin Booker will be joining the Jazz. pic.twitter.com/sfapY5ruQh – 5:00 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Knicks’ latest injury hurts playoff depth | Did Charles Oakley take a shot at Patrick Ewing with Jalen Brunson comment?
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 4:23 PM
Now on @njdotcom
Knicks’ latest injury hurts playoff depth | Did Charles Oakley take a shot at Patrick Ewing with Jalen Brunson comment?
nj.com/sports/2024/04… – 4:23 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The sense is the Suns will run it back with their star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal next season, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow.
Phoenix’s tradable assets, or lack thereof, this offseason to make a potential title contender around them:
Draft picks pic.twitter.com/y3WsK4Mm5z – 3:06 PM
The sense is the Suns will run it back with their star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal next season, per @ShamsCharania on @PatMcAfeeShow.
Phoenix’s tradable assets, or lack thereof, this offseason to make a potential title contender around them:
Draft picks pic.twitter.com/y3WsK4Mm5z – 3:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
ICYMI, you can ignore those “Devin Booker to New York” rumors from yesterday. A source intimately familiar with the situation told @PHNX_Sports they’re bogus: bit.ly/3JHOwNO – 2:06 PM
ICYMI, you can ignore those “Devin Booker to New York” rumors from yesterday. A source intimately familiar with the situation told @PHNX_Sports they’re bogus: bit.ly/3JHOwNO – 2:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“This is his city.”
On Devin Booker still wanting to be in Phoenix, contrary to the latest (false) Knicks rumors going around: bit.ly/3JHOwNO – 2:10 AM
“This is his city.”
On Devin Booker still wanting to be in Phoenix, contrary to the latest (false) Knicks rumors going around: bit.ly/3JHOwNO – 2:10 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Earlier today, there was a “report” Devin Booker wants to be in New York. According to a source within the Suns star’s camp, that rumor is unequivocally false: bit.ly/3JHOwNO – 10:20 PM
Earlier today, there was a “report” Devin Booker wants to be in New York. According to a source within the Suns star’s camp, that rumor is unequivocally false: bit.ly/3JHOwNO – 10:20 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Stephen A Smith includes Knicks in Devin Booker rumors after Timberwolves sweep Suns out of first round of playoffs nydailynews.com/2024/04/29/kni… – 6:46 PM
Stephen A Smith includes Knicks in Devin Booker rumors after Timberwolves sweep Suns out of first round of playoffs nydailynews.com/2024/04/29/kni… – 6:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’ve got a LOT to talk about on @PHNX_Suns today! Time to give some thoughts on the end of the Suns’ season, what the team has had to say about it, all this “Book to NY” crap, and plenty more:
youtube.com/watch?v=E5tVz-… pic.twitter.com/ktwZMAx8rk – 6:02 PM
We’ve got a LOT to talk about on @PHNX_Suns today! Time to give some thoughts on the end of the Suns’ season, what the team has had to say about it, all this “Book to NY” crap, and plenty more:
youtube.com/watch?v=E5tVz-… pic.twitter.com/ktwZMAx8rk – 6:02 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Back in Detroit, going to take a day and then do a Pistons mailbag. Send me your questions, so I can tell you why Booker and KAT won’t be Pistons. – 4:37 PM
Back in Detroit, going to take a day and then do a Pistons mailbag. Send me your questions, so I can tell you why Booker and KAT won’t be Pistons. – 4:37 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Stephen A Smith on Devin Booker: He wanna be in New York sportando.basketball/en/stephen-a-s… – 3:40 PM
Stephen A Smith on Devin Booker: He wanna be in New York sportando.basketball/en/stephen-a-s… – 3:40 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“You can’t have a big three in Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant and not win one game in the series.” 😳
—@KendrickPerkins on the Suns’ early playoff exit 👀 pic.twitter.com/k47civFIWc – 3:34 PM
“You can’t have a big three in Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant and not win one game in the series.” 😳
—@KendrickPerkins on the Suns’ early playoff exit 👀 pic.twitter.com/k47civFIWc – 3:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Cool, but is Book okay coming off the bench behind DiVincenzo (and after Deuce checks in first)?
lol
for the better part of this century, this type of conjecture was all Knicks fans had this time of year… the hope they’d someday get a great player.
And NY reeked of… pic.twitter.com/go8SQaILpl – 3:25 PM
Cool, but is Book okay coming off the bench behind DiVincenzo (and after Deuce checks in first)?
lol
for the better part of this century, this type of conjecture was all Knicks fans had this time of year… the hope they’d someday get a great player.
And NY reeked of… pic.twitter.com/go8SQaILpl – 3:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on not getting back to the NBA Finals yet: “Well, I want to win it, I don’t want to get back. And it’s a tough league. At the end of all this, there’s gonna be one winner, and everybody that doesn’t win is gonna go into somewhat of a panic mode and feel like (1/2) pic.twitter.com/hOtVrol4gA – 2:11 PM
Devin Booker on not getting back to the NBA Finals yet: “Well, I want to win it, I don’t want to get back. And it’s a tough league. At the end of all this, there’s gonna be one winner, and everybody that doesn’t win is gonna go into somewhat of a panic mode and feel like (1/2) pic.twitter.com/hOtVrol4gA – 2:11 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Only one 3-man lineup has been outscored by more than 50 points this postseason:
K. Durant – B. Beal – D. Booker
Here are the other three worst 3-man lineups in the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/ycJ9aNjqbP – 1:50 PM
Only one 3-man lineup has been outscored by more than 50 points this postseason:
K. Durant – B. Beal – D. Booker
Here are the other three worst 3-man lineups in the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/ycJ9aNjqbP – 1:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Devin Booker if he felt the Suns had enough to win with this group.
“Yeah, roster-wise. Everybody talks about the firepower, but you look around the league, it comes down to the details….You can’t just go out there and think you’re gonna win off talent.” pic.twitter.com/5f7YCDdPrW – 1:05 PM
I asked Devin Booker if he felt the Suns had enough to win with this group.
“Yeah, roster-wise. Everybody talks about the firepower, but you look around the league, it comes down to the details….You can’t just go out there and think you’re gonna win off talent.” pic.twitter.com/5f7YCDdPrW – 1:05 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 82 points on 25-of-38 FGs (5-of-8 from 3) Game 4.
Rest of team: 34 points on 13-of-36 (5-of-18 from 3).
Bradley Beal 9 points, 6 turnovers, fouled out.
No Grayson Allen (Missed 2nd straight game right ankle sprain). #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 10:54 AM
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 82 points on 25-of-38 FGs (5-of-8 from 3) Game 4.
Rest of team: 34 points on 13-of-36 (5-of-18 from 3).
Bradley Beal 9 points, 6 turnovers, fouled out.
No Grayson Allen (Missed 2nd straight game right ankle sprain). #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 10:54 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Devin Booker last night:
49 PTS
13-21 FG
20-21 FT
Booker became the first player in NBA playoff history to shoot at least 60% from the field and 90% from the free throw line while attempting 20 or more shots from each.
Read, share, & subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/CN8V5XUKrf – 9:04 AM
Devin Booker last night:
49 PTS 13-21 FG 20-21 FTBooker became the first player in NBA playoff history to shoot at least 60% from the field and 90% from the free throw line while attempting 20 or more shots from each.
Read, share, & subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/CN8V5XUKrf – 9:04 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Four players scored 40 or more points yesterday:
49 – Devin Booker
47 – Jalen Brunson
40 – Anthony Edwards
40 – Kyrie Irving
That’s the most 40-point scorers in a single day in NBA postseason history, surpassing the previous mark of three.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… – 8:58 AM
Four players scored 40 or more points yesterday:
49 – Devin Booker
47 – Jalen Brunson
40 – Anthony Edwards
40 – Kyrie Irving
That’s the most 40-point scorers in a single day in NBA postseason history, surpassing the previous mark of three.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… – 8:58 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The names that I listed. Starting with myself, KD, Brad and Coach. Starts from the top and trickles down from there.”
Devin Booker on team communication. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/YFkdNwP70M – 2:20 AM
“The names that I listed. Starting with myself, KD, Brad and Coach. Starts from the top and trickles down from there.”
Devin Booker on team communication. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/YFkdNwP70M – 2:20 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Mike Conley on Finch: “He didn’t wanna see me at 1st. I walked in & he started to run away. He tried to shoo me away. I didn’t see him, honestly at first, I was just trying to push the ball up the floor and Book hip checked me out of bounds and when I saw him it was too late.” – 2:17 AM
Mike Conley on Finch: “He didn’t wanna see me at 1st. I walked in & he started to run away. He tried to shoo me away. I didn’t see him, honestly at first, I was just trying to push the ball up the floor and Book hip checked me out of bounds and when I saw him it was too late.” – 2:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The details.”
Devin Booker on why Suns were swept in 1st round.
“These are the times the details matter and it’s something that we kind of passed by and didn’t think was a big deal but came back and bit us in the ass.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/d4oeS8cC5t – 2:01 AM
“The details.”
Devin Booker on why Suns were swept in 1st round.
“These are the times the details matter and it’s something that we kind of passed by and didn’t think was a big deal but came back and bit us in the ass.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/d4oeS8cC5t – 2:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker elaborated on the “details” that bit the Suns in the ass before talking about how to address them: “I have to be better, Kevin has to be better, Brad has to be better, coach has to be better. If we’re the leaders of the team, we can’t be out there unprepared.” pic.twitter.com/9vf8EHtKfm – 1:42 AM
Devin Booker elaborated on the “details” that bit the Suns in the ass before talking about how to address them: “I have to be better, Kevin has to be better, Brad has to be better, coach has to be better. If we’re the leaders of the team, we can’t be out there unprepared.” pic.twitter.com/9vf8EHtKfm – 1:42 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Devin Booker why it took so long in the series for the Suns to show the type of fight they had in Game 4 tonight.
“I think pride was on the line, but everybody’s response is, ‘That should’ve been from the start,’ and I completely agree.” – 1:37 AM
I asked Devin Booker why it took so long in the series for the Suns to show the type of fight they had in Game 4 tonight.
“I think pride was on the line, but everybody’s response is, ‘That should’ve been from the start,’ and I completely agree.” – 1:37 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Timberwolves 122 Suns 116 Final
Minnesota sweeps Phoenix. First time Suns have been swept in the playoffs since 1999.
PHX: Devin Booker 49 points, Kevin Durant 33.
MIN: Anthony Edwards 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns 28. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/ygSPJc58qJ – 1:25 AM
Timberwolves 122 Suns 116 Final
Minnesota sweeps Phoenix. First time Suns have been swept in the playoffs since 1999.
PHX: Devin Booker 49 points, Kevin Durant 33.
MIN: Anthony Edwards 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns 28. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/ygSPJc58qJ – 1:25 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Suns can’t trade Beal because of the no-trade clause.
They can’t trade KD because then they just have two overlapping small guards who aren’t good enough to be a title team No. 1.
They can’t trade Booker because he’s their whole future.
I don’t see an out here. They’re screwed – 1:24 AM
Suns can’t trade Beal because of the no-trade clause.
They can’t trade KD because then they just have two overlapping small guards who aren’t good enough to be a title team No. 1.
They can’t trade Booker because he’s their whole future.
I don’t see an out here. They’re screwed – 1:24 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Suns’ Devin Booker after getting swept by Timberwolves: “Roster-wise, everybody talks about the firepower, but you look around the league: It comes down to the details. You can’t just go out there and think you’re going to win off talent.” – 12:53 AM
Suns’ Devin Booker after getting swept by Timberwolves: “Roster-wise, everybody talks about the firepower, but you look around the league: It comes down to the details. You can’t just go out there and think you’re going to win off talent.” – 12:53 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We can’t be unprepared.”
Devin Booker on himself, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Coach Frank.
“I have to be better.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/tfb6E9ofW6 – 12:53 AM
“We can’t be unprepared.”
Devin Booker on himself, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Coach Frank.
“I have to be better.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/tfb6E9ofW6 – 12:53 AM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
A friendly reminder that the Suns are paying KD, Booker and Beal $150 million next season, roughly $10 million MORE than the projected salary cap. What a mess.
Full marks to the Wolves, though. If there was any doubt after an excellent regular season, they’re for real. – 12:40 AM
A friendly reminder that the Suns are paying KD, Booker and Beal $150 million next season, roughly $10 million MORE than the projected salary cap. What a mess.
Full marks to the Wolves, though. If there was any doubt after an excellent regular season, they’re for real. – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
KD/Book/Beal didn’t get a single game in the postseason.
Credit the best defense in the NBA
But Timberwolves OFFENSE also ate all series long, and that’s the larger indictment on the Suns tbh – 12:31 AM
KD/Book/Beal didn’t get a single game in the postseason.
Credit the best defense in the NBA
But Timberwolves OFFENSE also ate all series long, and that’s the larger indictment on the Suns tbh – 12:31 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Anthony Edwards looked Kevin Durant & Devin Booker in the eye and was the best player on the floor without a doubt. All series long. A playoff statement. A star is born!! – 12:30 AM
Anthony Edwards looked Kevin Durant & Devin Booker in the eye and was the best player on the floor without a doubt. All series long. A playoff statement. A star is born!! – 12:30 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: MIN 122, PHX 116
Booker: 49 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 13-21 FG, 20-21 FT
Durant: 33 Pts, 9 Reb, 5 Ast, 12-17 FG, 7-9 FT
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-13 FG
Edwards: 40 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 13-23 FG, 7-13 3P
Towns: 28 Pts, 10 Reb, 11-17 FG
Suns’ first season with the Big 3 ends in 1st-round sweep – 12:28 AM
Final: MIN 122, PHX 116
Booker: 49 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 13-21 FG, 20-21 FT
Durant: 33 Pts, 9 Reb, 5 Ast, 12-17 FG, 7-9 FT
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-13 FG
Edwards: 40 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 13-23 FG, 7-13 3P
Towns: 28 Pts, 10 Reb, 11-17 FG
Suns’ first season with the Big 3 ends in 1st-round sweep – 12:28 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker playoff career high 49. #Suns down 6 with 19.4 seconds left. #NBAPlayoffs – 12:25 AM
Booker playoff career high 49. #Suns down 6 with 19.4 seconds left. #NBAPlayoffs – 12:25 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Not that it matters much, but new playoff career high for Devin Booker with 49 points – 12:20 AM
Not that it matters much, but new playoff career high for Devin Booker with 49 points – 12:20 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
5 fouls on KAT, McDaniels and Beal
4 fouls on Booker, Nurk and Gobert
Something to keep an eye on for the last 3 minutes – 12:06 AM
5 fouls on KAT, McDaniels and Beal
4 fouls on Booker, Nurk and Gobert
Something to keep an eye on for the last 3 minutes – 12:06 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker and Durant with a combined 75 points. Suns down four with 4:34 left.
Got to have someone bigger on Edwards. Beal not the answer there. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 12:03 AM
Booker and Durant with a combined 75 points. Suns down four with 4:34 left.
Got to have someone bigger on Edwards. Beal not the answer there. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 12:03 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker & Kevin Durant: 73 points, 11 assists, 23-33 FG, 5-8 3P
Rest of Suns: 26 points, 10-30 FG, 4-14 3P – 11:55 PM
Devin Booker & Kevin Durant: 73 points, 11 assists, 23-33 FG, 5-8 3P
Rest of Suns: 26 points, 10-30 FG, 4-14 3P – 11:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Three straight misses for Booker/Durant and Minnesota scores on all three of the next possessions. T-Wolves have been nails when the game is up for grabs all series. – 11:53 PM
Three straight misses for Booker/Durant and Minnesota scores on all three of the next possessions. T-Wolves have been nails when the game is up for grabs all series. – 11:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic all have 4 fouls. Suns down 1 with 7 minutes to go – 11:52 PM
Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic all have 4 fouls. Suns down 1 with 7 minutes to go – 11:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
This is a Herculean effort by Book and Durant and this is a one point game – 11:52 PM
This is a Herculean effort by Book and Durant and this is a one point game – 11:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns up four as Booker has 42 points.
Yes. 42 points. Playoff career high? 47. #Suns up one with under nine left in game. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:49 PM
Suns up four as Booker has 42 points.
Yes. 42 points. Playoff career high? 47. #Suns up one with under nine left in game. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Think Devin Booker was tired of hearing about the Elimination Book thing. He’s got 42 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds on 12-of-16 shooting.
Been a brutal series for him, but he’s on it tonight – 11:45 PM
Think Devin Booker was tired of hearing about the Elimination Book thing. He’s got 42 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds on 12-of-16 shooting.
Been a brutal series for him, but he’s on it tonight – 11:45 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have scored or assisted 85 of the Suns’ 92 points through three quarters. – 11:39 PM
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have scored or assisted 85 of the Suns’ 92 points through three quarters. – 11:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are showing fight and their two superstars are playing like it. Booker and KD combined for 29 of the Suns’ 31 points in the 3Q. All of it just came too late in this series – 11:39 PM
Suns are showing fight and their two superstars are playing like it. Booker and KD combined for 29 of the Suns’ 31 points in the 3Q. All of it just came too late in this series – 11:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 92, MIN 90
Booker: 37 Pts, 6 Ast, 10-14 FG, 15-16 FT
Durant: 31 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-14 FG, 7-9 FT
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast
Towns: 26 Pts, 9 Reb, 10-15 FG
Edwards: 24 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 5-11 3P – 11:38 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 92, MIN 90
Booker: 37 Pts, 6 Ast, 10-14 FG, 15-16 FT
Durant: 31 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-14 FG, 7-9 FT
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast
Towns: 26 Pts, 9 Reb, 10-15 FG
Edwards: 24 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 5-11 3P – 11:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McDaniels good position, but just being a tad bit too aggressive. Just got called for a foul earlier doing essentially the same thing with Booker.’
4th foul. #Suns up two late in 3rd. – 11:37 PM
McDaniels good position, but just being a tad bit too aggressive. Just got called for a foul earlier doing essentially the same thing with Booker.’
4th foul. #Suns up two late in 3rd. – 11:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have 66 of the Suns’ 90 points on a combined 21-of-28 shooting. They also have 11 of the team’s 17 assists – 11:35 PM
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have 66 of the Suns’ 90 points on a combined 21-of-28 shooting. They also have 11 of the team’s 17 assists – 11:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns force shot clock violation as Booker tied up Towns.
Giving up size, but are being more competitive on the ball defense. Suns up one as Durant FTs.
18 lead changes. 16 ties. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 11:27 PM
Suns force shot clock violation as Booker tied up Towns.
Giving up size, but are being more competitive on the ball defense. Suns up one as Durant FTs.
18 lead changes. 16 ties. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 11:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker turning the corner for layup on Alexander-Walker.
Towns gets Booker in the post, scores, catching him up in the throat area. #Suns down two. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:24 PM
Booker turning the corner for layup on Alexander-Walker.
Towns gets Booker in the post, scores, catching him up in the throat area. #Suns down two. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie in, Beal out. #Suns tie it up again as Booker free willie to the rim. Towns looking around like what was that. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:19 PM
Okogie in, Beal out. #Suns tie it up again as Booker free willie to the rim. Towns looking around like what was that. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Anthony Edwards heating up here in the 3Q to join KAT. KD and Book keeping pace on the other end. Would be more fun for Suns fans if this wasn’t an elimination Game 4 – 11:17 PM
Anthony Edwards heating up here in the 3Q to join KAT. KD and Book keeping pace on the other end. Would be more fun for Suns fans if this wasn’t an elimination Game 4 – 11:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant hits a tough shot, but that wasn’t good offense.
McDaniels literally guarded the Big 3 on that possession hardly moving as T-Wolves appeared to be in a zone.
#Suns tied at Booker has 26, Durant 25. – 11:17 PM
Durant hits a tough shot, but that wasn’t good offense.
McDaniels literally guarded the Big 3 on that possession hardly moving as T-Wolves appeared to be in a zone.
#Suns tied at Booker has 26, Durant 25. – 11:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns up 61-56 as Booker hits 14-footer at buzzer to end half. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Os797ivJU8 – 10:52 PM
Suns up 61-56 as Booker hits 14-footer at buzzer to end half. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Os797ivJU8 – 10:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 61, MIN 56
Durant: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 7-10 FG, 5-7 FT
Booker: 19-5-4, 5-9 FG, 8-8 FT
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast
Towns: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 5-7 FG
And now we wait to see what the 3Q brings – 10:51 PM
Halftime: PHX 61, MIN 56
Durant: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 7-10 FG, 5-7 FT
Booker: 19-5-4, 5-9 FG, 8-8 FT
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast
Towns: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 5-7 FG
And now we wait to see what the 3Q brings – 10:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Big-time shot to close the half from Devin Booker. Building needed it – 10:49 PM
Big-time shot to close the half from Devin Booker. Building needed it – 10:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns doing better job of getting 50-50 balls.
Feels like T-Wolves still the overall aggressors, but Suns matching that more trips. Up 57-56 as Booker has 17. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 10:48 PM
Suns doing better job of getting 50-50 balls.
Feels like T-Wolves still the overall aggressors, but Suns matching that more trips. Up 57-56 as Booker has 17. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 10:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Best result for the Suns this half beyond Booker/Durant getting going has been containing Conley and Edwards. Adjustments coming for Minnesota at halftime to free those two up. – 10:46 PM
Best result for the Suns this half beyond Booker/Durant getting going has been containing Conley and Edwards. Adjustments coming for Minnesota at halftime to free those two up. – 10:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker accomplished three things on that airborne contest of Anthony Edwards
1. Prevented the finish.
2. Didn’t get dunk on.
3. Edwards split the two FTs.
#Suns up 55-53 with 1:27 left in the 1st half. #NBAPlayoffs – 10:45 PM
Booker accomplished three things on that airborne contest of Anthony Edwards
1. Prevented the finish.
2. Didn’t get dunk on.
3. Edwards split the two FTs.
#Suns up 55-53 with 1:27 left in the 1st half. #NBAPlayoffs – 10:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker & Kevin Durant: 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 7-13 FG
Rest of Suns: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 5-14 FG – 10:27 PM
Devin Booker & Kevin Durant: 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 7-13 FG
Rest of Suns: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 5-14 FG – 10:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Seven Minnesota players have attempted a free throw while it’s just Booker and Durant for Phoenix so far. – 10:25 PM
Seven Minnesota players have attempted a free throw while it’s just Booker and Durant for Phoenix so far. – 10:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
A pulse! Kevin Durant with the block at the rim, Book finds EG for 3 in transition. Loudest it’s been all night – 10:22 PM
A pulse! Kevin Durant with the block at the rim, Book finds EG for 3 in transition. Loudest it’s been all night – 10:22 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Gonna need 70+ from Booker/Durant with the way the offense has bogged down. – 10:17 PM
Gonna need 70+ from Booker/Durant with the way the offense has bogged down. – 10:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
3 fouls on Bradley Beal less than 2 minutes into the 2nd quarter. Book checks back in – 10:16 PM
3 fouls on Bradley Beal less than 2 minutes into the 2nd quarter. Book checks back in – 10:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Three fouls on Beal. He was trying to hold off Gobert on the glass. He’s checking out for Booker. – 10:16 PM
Three fouls on Beal. He was trying to hold off Gobert on the glass. He’s checking out for Booker. – 10:16 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
1st quarter…
Suns with a center on the floor: -4 in 3 minutes
Suns without a center on the floor: +5 in 9 minutes
You can’t even call the small look KD-at-the-5, because they just closed that quarter with 5 guys 6’5″ and under — ONeale-Okogie-Beal-Gordon-Booker – 10:11 PM
1st quarter…
Suns with a center on the floor: -4 in 3 minutes
Suns without a center on the floor: +5 in 9 minutes
You can’t even call the small look KD-at-the-5, because they just closed that quarter with 5 guys 6’5″ and under — ONeale-Okogie-Beal-Gordon-Booker – 10:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 26, MIN 25
Booker: 9 Pts, 2 Ast, 6-6 FT
Durant: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 3-5 FG
Nurkic: 4 Pts, 2-2 FG
McDaniels: 8 Pts, 2-5 FG
24 combined FTAs in the 1Q (15 for MIN, 9 for PHX) – 10:11 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 26, MIN 25
Booker: 9 Pts, 2 Ast, 6-6 FT
Durant: 8 Pts, 2 Reb, 3-5 FG
Nurkic: 4 Pts, 2-2 FG
McDaniels: 8 Pts, 2-5 FG
24 combined FTAs in the 1Q (15 for MIN, 9 for PHX) – 10:11 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Devin Booker is back in the ACG Book 1s again tonight: pic.twitter.com/x7LtYJkX2a – 9:55 PM
Devin Booker is back in the ACG Book 1s again tonight: pic.twitter.com/x7LtYJkX2a – 9:55 PM
Kyle Ratke @Kyle_Ratke
I can’t remember a series changing how I feel about a player as much Devin Booker in this series. Looking to draw a foul on every play. Obnoxious. – 9:45 PM
I can’t remember a series changing how I feel about a player as much Devin Booker in this series. Looking to draw a foul on every play. Obnoxious. – 9:45 PM
Kyle Ratke @Kyle_Ratke
I can’t remember a series changing how I feel about a player as much Devin Book – 9:44 PM
I can’t remember a series changing how I feel about a player as much Devin Book – 9:44 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I would assume, or I think it would be wise, for the Suns to lean into offensive structure in Game 4, and if they do that with the small ball look, I think this has been their best structure — Booker back-screening Gobert in Spain action.
With Gobert playing up in this series,… pic.twitter.com/MDV5FiOInp – 8:22 PM
I would assume, or I think it would be wise, for the Suns to lean into offensive structure in Game 4, and if they do that with the small ball look, I think this has been their best structure — Booker back-screening Gobert in Spain action.
With Gobert playing up in this series,… pic.twitter.com/MDV5FiOInp – 8:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Devin Booker in elimination games:
14.0 PPG
5.0 APG
4.0 TOV
31/07/85%
And a +/- of -27.7 per game. pic.twitter.com/gq8WyXsR5e – 4:04 PM
Devin Booker in elimination games:
14.0 PPG
5.0 APG
4.0 TOV
31/07/85%
And a +/- of -27.7 per game. pic.twitter.com/gq8WyXsR5e – 4:04 PM
More on this storyline
There may come a day where Booker is convinced he can no longer win with the Suns and decides to pursue titles elsewhere. But that day isn’t here yet, according to the source within Devin Booker’s camp. As a student of the game and its history, Booker understands the value of sticking with one franchise for his entire career, following in the footsteps of guys like his idol Kobe Bryant. -via gophnx.com / May 1, 2024
There may come a day where Booker is convinced he can no longer win with the Suns and decides to pursue titles elsewhere. But that day isn’t here yet, according to the source within Booker’s camp. As a student of the game and its history, Booker understands the value of sticking with one franchise for his entire career, following in the footsteps of guys like his idol Kobe Bryant. So even after a disappointing first-round sweep, the source says Booker is steadfast in his desire to get over the hump in Phoenix, stating bluntly: “This is his city.” -via gophnx.com / May 1, 2024
According to that source, the Knicks have been interested in Booker dating back to Leon Rose’s instatement as team president back in 2020. Rose, a former CAA player agent prior to being hired by New York, once served as Booker’s representation, and other Knicks personnel with connections to the 27-year-old Suns star recently put out feelers about his potential interest in coming to New York. -via gophnx.com / May 1, 2024
Adding a young superstar with four All-Star selections and one All-NBA selection (and possibly a second to follow soon) like Booker to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference makes sense from the Knicks’ perspective. He and Jalen Brunson would form an electrifying, high-scoring backcourt for one the NBA’s most pleasant surprises, and according to a source, New York would be willing to offer almost anything to make that pairing happen. -via gophnx.com / May 1, 2024
Oakley, meanwhile, is much more impressed with Jalen Brunson, who he calls the best Knick since Clyde Frazier – even better than Oakley’s former teammate, Patrick Ewing. “I’m talking about holding guys accountable. Having somebody that’s fun to play with. Being a real leader. And I think that when we played, our best player didn’t lead,” Oakley told The Post before the series. “I didn’t say he’s a better player [than Ewing]. He’s doing better things. Make the game more fun. Make people enjoy the game. Make players want to play want to play with him.” -via New York Post / April 30, 2024
Adam Zagoria: “[Jalen] Brunson is the best thing [on the Knicks] since Walt Frazier,” @Charles Oakley said on @SiriusXMNBA -via Twitter @AdamZagoria / April 30, 2024