Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to victory against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, scoring 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting. He also contributed five rebounds and four assists in his 36 minutes on the court. The Suns won the game with a score of 114-106.
What It Means
Booker’s 34-point performance against the Jazz marked his achievement of surpassing the 30-point milestone for this game. In recent games, he has been consistently leading his team in scoring, and this game was no exception as he also led in steals. This season, Booker is averaging 24.4 points per game, ranking him first on his team and fifth at his position. He is also averaging seven assists per game, placing him third among shooting guards. His shooting efficiency was notable in this game with a field goal percentage of 60%, compared to his season average of 42.9%.
