What if the end of the regular season was marked by new offensive cards? It's possible since there are many matches without stakes, but also because some stars have ants in their hands. Like Devin Booker who signs his second match with 50 points or more in… four days! Remember that for two months, between the beginning of February and the end of March, there was only one performance of this type.
Last night, in an extremely important meeting in the race for the playoffs, the Suns guard pulled out all the stops: 52 points for 52 ratings in the victory in New Orleans! At halftime, he was already at 37 points. Ahead, on his personal record passing time (70 points against the Celtics). All at 19 to 28 on shots, including 8 of 16 at 3-points (career record), with 9 assists to his credit.
A full match, achieved against one of the best outside defenses in the league since the Pelicans line up Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III in their starting five. But in Phoenix, there are also Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant, and you have to “choose your poison” as the Americans say.
Like at home in New Orleans
Plus, Devin Booker loves playing the Pelicans. This is his third game in a row with 50 points or more against Zion Williamson's teammates. This is unheard of since… Wilt Chamberlain! And in the '60s, there weren't as many teams. Without forgetting that New Orleans is only 180 km from his hometown, and that each visit to Louisiana takes place in front of dozens of relatives.
“It means a lot, and my family was present for two of his meetings” he explains about his success against the Pelicans. “Anytime you get cited for something Wilt did, and it's happened very few times in my career, you know you've done something special.”
Already the author of 52 points in this same room this season, Devin Booker is right at home there! “There is something about him when he plays in this room, against this opponent” notes Frank Vogel. “He’s just in his comfort zone here. Scoring 50 points or more, three times in a row against the same opponent, says a lot about the type of player he is. It's just incredible! »
