Devin Booker made history on Monday by becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Phoenix Suns in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 34 points, surpassing the previous record held by Suns legend Walter Davis, who had 15,666 points.
Booker hit a three-pointer in the third quarter to reach this milestone, and the crowd in Portland gave him a warm round of applause. After the shot, he celebrated with his family during the next timeout.
Despite his impressive performance, the Suns fell short, losing 121-119. In a tough moment, Booker missed a crucial free throw at the end of overtime that could have tied the game.
Booker is a four-time All-Star and has been with the Suns since they picked him 13th overall in the 2015 draft. He has played 642 games for the team. Walter Davis, a six-time All-Star, played for Phoenix from 1977 to 1988, participating in 766 games.
In other NBA action, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a comeback win against the Houston Rockets, scoring 42 points after overcoming an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The final score was 124-118.
The Oklahoma City Thunder maintained their top position in the Western Conference with a decisive 125-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 34 points. The Bucks were missing several key players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies secured a 128-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs, with Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way with 31 points. Nikola Jokic also had a notable game, scoring 27 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while helping the Denver Nuggets defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-113. Additionally, the Golden State Warriors edged out the Orlando Magic 104-99.
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