Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to a miracle comeback as they erase a massive 24-point lead to comeback and snatch victory. LeBron James and others acknowledged Devin’s unconscious performance.
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The Suns were on the verge of losing until Devin lit up on fire and had 54 points with 7 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The comeback was almost complete. He finished with 58-5-5. Flamethrower.
What a game. After a week from hell and getting embarrassed in NOLA twice, Suns trailed the Pelicans 83-59 with 7:14 left in the 3Q tonight. Devin Booker drops 58 points, Phoenix comes back to win 118-114, and ties the season series 2-2. Favorite rivalry in the league right now.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) December 18, 2022
The Pelicans made a few blunders, both defensively and offensively. And the Suns capitalized on it. They led the charge and thanks to some stellar rebounding from Josh Okogie, along with Chris Paul hitting a few big shots, they completed the comeback.
But tonight is about Devin Booker. Even LeBron James paid close attention to him.
LeBron James and others tweet out their respect for “flamethrower” Devin Booker
Devin’s final stat line feels like something out of a video game. He put up an absolute flamethrower of a performance.
DEVIN BOOKER TONIGHT:
58 POINTS
5 REBOUNDS
5 ASSISTSFLAMETHROWER 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rjZYrYs925
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) December 18, 2022
Of course, LeBron James tuned in. And he tipped his hat in honor.
Book going NUTSO right now!!! Sheesh
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 18, 2022
D Book going crazy!! 🤯😤💯
— Kentavious C.P (@CaldwellPope) December 18, 2022
Book goin 💡
— TJ Warren (@TonyWarrenJr) December 18, 2022
50 PIECE FOR D BOOK 🔥
HE’S HOOPING ON NBA TV pic.twitter.com/5DyQZeJIRp
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2022
When a player like Booker decides to take over, there is little you can do. The Pelicans were witness to this firsthand.
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Devin Booker’s 12000th career point comes in the 6th fastest time!
Booker’s 57th point meant he crossed the 12000th career point mark in his career. He trails only LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, and Tracy McGrady in reaching the landmark.
With his 57th point tonight, Devin Booker has now reached a career-high 12,000 points!
Book is the 6th-youngest player in NBA history to 12,000 career points, trailing only LeBron, Durant, Kobe, Carmelo and McGrady. pic.twitter.com/M9scnBshrq
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 18, 2022
Tonight’s performance was just a sign and a salient reminder that he is becoming one of the league’s best players. A fledging performance that can only be described as worthy of the rise to the throne.
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