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“Devin Booker played point guard tonight and put up a one-of-a-kind performance”: In the absence of Chris Paul, D-Book puts up the first 25/12/5/6 game in Suns history

Advait Jajodia
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“Devin Booker played point guard tonight and put up a one-of-a-kind performance”: In the absence of Chris Paul, D-Book puts up the first 25/12/5/6 game in Suns history

In the Suns’ 20-point win over the Thunder, Devin Booker took over the game as he put up 25 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, and 6 steals.

With Chris Paul sidelined for 6-8 weeks with a fractured thumb, Devin Booker stepped up big as he played the point guard position during the Thunder matchup. Helping the Phoenix Suns grab their 8th win in a row, D-Book went off for a one-of-a-kind performance in franchise history.

In the 38:10 minutes the 3-time All-Star took on the court, he recorded 25 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, and 6 steals while shooting 56.3% from the field.

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Book also became the first Suns player since Jason Kidd in 2001 with a 25p/10a/5s game.

NBA Twitter reacts as Devin Booker puts up an insane stat line

As soon as Booker put up the first 25/12/5/6 stat line in Suns’ history, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

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Booker has been incredible this season. While co-leading the Suns to the best record in the league, the 25-year-old has been putting up a staggering 25.5/5.2/4.6.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,450+ articles.

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