2023-11-16 05:08:17
Booker (left) returned and scored 31 points, and the Suns scored more points to end the Timberwolves’ 7-game winning streak.AFP
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant each scored 31 points, and the Suns ended the Timberwolves’ 7-game winning streak 133-115 at home.
The Suns maintained the lead throughout the game, establishing a large lead in the first three quarters, leading by up to 28 points, and the game lost suspense early. In the end, the Suns defeated the Timberwolves at home. Durant scored 31 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Booker returned with 31 points and 5 assists, and Eric Gordon scored 15 points.
For the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 7 rebounds, Anthony Edwards had 13 points, and Rudy Gobert had a sluggish performance with 4 points and 8 rebounds.
Suns head coach Frank Vogel revealed that Bradley Beal had some tightness in his back following waking up this morning. The Suns hoped that Beal might relax before the game, but he did not. Booker is also a leader off the court, in training and during video studies. Vogel said: “His leadership skills are priceless. Booker makes it easier for everyone.”
When walking to the break following the game, he was asked: “Booker, you are back today, how do you feel?” Booker responded as he walked: “It feels great. We protected our home court, a great victory!”
Booker started the game for 26 minutes, making 12 of 22 shots, 2 of 7 three-pointers, and scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. In the 3 games played this season, Booker scored 0+ points and 5+ assists in each game. He became the first player in the history of the Suns to score 30+ points and 5+ assists in each of the first 3 games of the new season.
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