Published 10:49 IST, August 5th 2020
Devin Booker game winner vs LA Clippers celebrated, praised by NBA world on social media
NBA stars like Donovan Mitchell, Bradley Beal, Trae Young and JJ Redick praised the Devin Booker game winner vs Clippers on Tuesday night (Wednesday IST).
Devin Booker hit a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to help the Phoenix Suns take down the Los Angeles Clippers 117-115 win at the NBA bubble in Orlando. This was the Suns' third straight victory at the bubble, with Booker averaging above 30 points over the past three games. Along with the Suns, NBA players praised Booker on social media for his game-winner after the Clippers vs Suns matchup. Stars like Donavan Mitchell, Trae Young and Bradley Beal praised Booker, while the Suns changed their social media layout on Twitter and Instagram.
Devin Booker game winner: LA Clippers vs Suns highlights
Suns celebrate Devin Booker buzzer beater in the locker room
THAT FELT GOOD pic.twitter.com/gcXR2GgBlk
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 4, 2020
NBA world praises the Devin Booker game winner
D Book my goodness!!! SPESHA
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) August 4, 2020
That’s tough!!
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) August 4, 2020
Booker is ridiculous.
— JJ Redick (@jj_redick) August 4, 2020
Damn Book ! That’s Tough💪🏽
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) August 4, 2020
Book 🔥🔥
— DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) August 4, 2020
Clippers vs Suns: Devin Booker buzzer beater
Booker's turnaround jumper over Paul George concluded his 35-point game versus the Clippers on Tuesday (Wednesday IST), making the Suns the only team to go 3-0 at the bubble. Kawhi Leonard had tied the game at 115 with 31.3 seconds left on the clock. Ricky Rubio missed a short after that, with Ivica Zubac picking up the rebound.
However, the ball ended up with the Suns after a bad pass, which Mikal Bridges stole. Booker dribbled, though he was blocked by Leonard. He turned around the other direction, shooting over Paul George as he landed on the floor. The Suns were leading by 8 points in the final period before the Clippers went on an 8-2 run, reducing the lead to 107-105 with only five minutes on the clock. Booker and Rubio scored for the Suns, but the Clippers went on a 6-0 run after Leonard's back-to-back 4 points with less than 2 minutes remaining.
Booker also spoke about his game in an interview, saying that the Suns are a "fun team to be a part of" and they are having fun at the bubble. However, he added that he is not a "big celebration guy" and could not get away when they caught him on the ground. Leonard also spoke about Booker's buzzer-beater, saying that everyone saw the shot. "He got to his spot," Leonard added.
The Suns were earlier leading with 11 points in the third quarter, but the Clippers came to cut the lead to 88-87 before the fourth quarter. However, The Suns maintained their lead with a 7-2 run, including a three-pointer by Cameron Johnson. The Suns entered the bubble placed 13th in the Western Conference, with low chances to clinch a playoff spot. Now, they are placed 12th (29-39 win-loss) after their three consecutive wins, 3.5 games behind the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns will face the Indiana Pacers, while the Clippers will play the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday (Friday IST).
Clippers vs Suns NBA live scores
- Devin Booker points: 35 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST
- Kawhi Leonard points: 27 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
- Paul George points: 23 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
- DeAndre Ayton points: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
- Ivica Zubac points: 18 PTS, 12 REB
- Ricky Rubio points: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
- Marcus Morris Sr: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
- Dario Saric points: 13 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST
- Cameron Payne: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
- JaMychal Green: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
Phoenix Suns change social media layout after Booker's game-winner
Fine.#WholeNewLook pic.twitter.com/HJGCkdkvIv
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 4, 2020
(Image source: Phoenix Suns official Instagram)
Updated 10:49 IST, August 5th 2020