NEW DELHI: In a commanding performance,
Devin Booker
led the
Phoenix Suns
to a 123-109 victory over the
New Orleans Pelicans
on Friday night. Booker showcased his scoring prowess with a season-high 52 points, connecting on 18 of 30 field-goal attempts, including 6 of 11 from beyond the arc. The star guard was perfect from the free-throw line, making all 10 of his attempts.
This remarkable performance comes after Booker's 58-point outing against the
Pelicans
last season.
Joining Booker in the scoring effort,
Kevin Durant
contributed 26 points for the Suns.
Bradley Beal
, Grayson Allen, and
Jusuf Nurkic
also played crucial roles, scoring 13, 12, and 5 points, respectively. Nurkic showcased his all-around skills with an impressive stat line, recording 15 rebounds and nine assists.
The Suns, known for their sharpshooting, continued their hot form from their previous game, making a significant impact in the first half. Booker and Durant spearheaded the offensive surge, helping Phoenix build a 69-52 lead by halftime.
New Orleans, coming off a franchise-record 25 made three-pointers in their previous game, struggled from beyond the arc in this matchup, sinking only 10 of their 42 attempts. Despite efforts from
Zion Williamson
(24 points) and Brandon Ingram (17 points, 11 assists), the Pelicans couldn't overcome the Suns' dominance.
Phoenix's victory against the Pelicans marks their ninth win in the last 12 games, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the
NBA. Booker's scoring explosion showcased his offensive prowess and played a crucial role in securing another convincing win for the Suns.
(Inputs from Reuters)
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