Kevin Durant: Devin Booker is the best Call Of Duty player in the NBA
Kevin Durant says Devin Booker is the best Call Of Duty player in the NBA: ‘That’s what Book do, he runs with the real pros, and you get the feel for how they play. Man I’m just playing with the homies who just is probably, just a little bit better than me! You know getting dubs though, getting wins, getting dubs, getting kills’.
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Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Entering with back-to-back 40 point games, Jalen Brunson has 39 through 3 quarters tonight.
He’s going to be first team all-NBA.
I said it a month ago…you can book it now. – 9:17 PM
Entering with back-to-back 40 point games, Jalen Brunson has 39 through 3 quarters tonight.
He’s going to be first team all-NBA.
I said it a month ago…you can book it now. – 9:17 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
By God’s Grace’: Kings great Chris Webber returns to Sacramento to promote his new book
How Webber’s remarks about Sacramento in his Hall of Fame induction speech inspired the book’s title and where fans can meet him
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:49 PM
By God’s Grace’: Kings great Chris Webber returns to Sacramento to promote his new book
How Webber’s remarks about Sacramento in his Hall of Fame induction speech inspired the book’s title and where fans can meet him
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:49 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Kyrie Irving needs go 13-19 from the floor ( or some derivative of 68.4% or better) in the last two games in order to produce his 2nd 50-40-90 season. He would join Steve Nash (4x) Larry Bird and Kevin Durant, as the only ones to do it twice. – 3:43 PM
Kyrie Irving needs go 13-19 from the floor ( or some derivative of 68.4% or better) in the last two games in order to produce his 2nd 50-40-90 season. He would join Steve Nash (4x) Larry Bird and Kevin Durant, as the only ones to do it twice. – 3:43 PM
Kevin Durant @KDTrey5
Had to link with @ogchaseb for some Aux Money @boardroom boardroom.tv/aux-money-kevi… – 12:56 PM
Had to link with @ogchaseb for some Aux Money @boardroom boardroom.tv/aux-money-kevi… – 12:56 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
A reminder that OJ wrote a book entitled “If I Did It” pic.twitter.com/REQlwVoElG – 11:45 AM
A reminder that OJ wrote a book entitled “If I Did It” pic.twitter.com/REQlwVoElG – 11:45 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The intensity we played with in the 4th. The simplicity as well. Just keep building. Keep building.”
Kevin Durant on what he wants to carry over from Wednesday win at Clippers into Friday at Kings.
Outscored LAC 32-15 in 4th.
Suns 1/2 game behind Pels for 6th in West. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ednsfkoKEJ – 10:00 AM
“The intensity we played with in the 4th. The simplicity as well. Just keep building. Keep building.”
Kevin Durant on what he wants to carry over from Wednesday win at Clippers into Friday at Kings.
Outscored LAC 32-15 in 4th.
Suns 1/2 game behind Pels for 6th in West. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ednsfkoKEJ – 10:00 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The post “reverberated” through the Grizzlies facility.
Brandon Clarke was dunking again. It had been 291 days since he had run or jumped.
Clarke talked w/ me about his difficult rehab, drawing inspiration from KD, and that wonderful day in December. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 9:22 AM
The post “reverberated” through the Grizzlies facility.
Brandon Clarke was dunking again. It had been 291 days since he had run or jumped.
Clarke talked w/ me about his difficult rehab, drawing inspiration from KD, and that wonderful day in December. dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 9:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“To be in that company would be incredible.”
Frank Vogel has been calling for Kevin Durant to make 1st or 2nd team #NBA All-Defense.
“Not trying to downplay it, but at the end of the day, all that really matters to me is the trust I get from my teammates and my coaches.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/OynWXNmTo8 – 4:03 AM
“To be in that company would be incredible.”
Frank Vogel has been calling for Kevin Durant to make 1st or 2nd team #NBA All-Defense.
“Not trying to downplay it, but at the end of the day, all that really matters to me is the trust I get from my teammates and my coaches.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/OynWXNmTo8 – 4:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Played well. He made some great extra passes out the pocket to open up some corner 3s on the backside. He was setting great screens and he was active on both ends.”
Devin Booker on Thaddeus Young, who saw action as backup 5 to Jusuf Nurkic in Suns win over Clippers. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eyhrR5BD89 – 3:57 AM
“Played well. He made some great extra passes out the pocket to open up some corner 3s on the backside. He was setting great screens and he was active on both ends.”
Devin Booker on Thaddeus Young, who saw action as backup 5 to Jusuf Nurkic in Suns win over Clippers. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eyhrR5BD89 – 3:57 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He always has confidence, but when you give him an opportunity to start and be able to get the ball and shoot the ball as much as he wants, he can go out there and do his thing.” Kevin Durant on Bones Hyland.
Had 37 in #Clippers loss to #Suns.
Worked out together last summer. pic.twitter.com/R0qBiQUbLV – 3:57 AM
“He always has confidence, but when you give him an opportunity to start and be able to get the ball and shoot the ball as much as he wants, he can go out there and do his thing.” Kevin Durant on Bones Hyland.
Had 37 in #Clippers loss to #Suns.
Worked out together last summer. pic.twitter.com/R0qBiQUbLV – 3:57 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Ideally, you want things figured out, but you also want adversity through the regular season. And we’ll take it right now. You want that hurt feeling when it doesn’t cost you a game in the playoffs or the play-in, if that’s the situation.” Devin Booker after #Suns win at LAC. pic.twitter.com/qytq2r0g38 – 3:46 AM
“Ideally, you want things figured out, but you also want adversity through the regular season. And we’ll take it right now. You want that hurt feeling when it doesn’t cost you a game in the playoffs or the play-in, if that’s the situation.” Devin Booker after #Suns win at LAC. pic.twitter.com/qytq2r0g38 – 3:46 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ve been preaching with the play-in that all these games are already playoff games. It’s going to be high intensity. If you lose, it’s going to be the worst loss ever. If you win, good win.” Devin Booker after #Suns win over #Clippers in 2nd of back-to-back after loss to them. pic.twitter.com/ynNnwrvtOL – 3:34 AM
“We’ve been preaching with the play-in that all these games are already playoff games. It’s going to be high intensity. If you lose, it’s going to be the worst loss ever. If you win, good win.” Devin Booker after #Suns win over #Clippers in 2nd of back-to-back after loss to them. pic.twitter.com/ynNnwrvtOL – 3:34 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OK.
Had to finish writing shorter version of takeaways after postgame locker room availability.
Just posted that.
Talked to Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, Thaddeus Young and Grayson Allen after game.
Will post those between now, tomorrow morn. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/YWXchxhrwQ – 2:39 AM
OK.
Had to finish writing shorter version of takeaways after postgame locker room availability.
Just posted that.
Talked to Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant, Thaddeus Young and Grayson Allen after game.
Will post those between now, tomorrow morn. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/YWXchxhrwQ – 2:39 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
As billed, it was Bones (37) vs. Booker (37).
Suns survive the Bones and the Skeleton Crew (
@BSieman), 124-108. – 12:51 AM
As billed, it was Bones (37) vs. Booker (37).
Suns survive the Bones and the Skeleton Crew (
@BSieman), 124-108. – 12:51 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
As billed, it was Bones (37) vs. Booker (37).
Suns survive the Bones and the Skeleton Crew @BSieman ‘s best shots, 124-108. – 12:46 AM
As billed, it was Bones (37) vs. Booker (37).
Suns survive the Bones and the Skeleton Crew
@BSieman ‘s best shots, 124-108. – 12:46 AM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
isaiah thomas next to devin booker is the funniest thing i’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/Cdui8w6Ysy – 12:46 AM
isaiah thomas next to devin booker is the funniest thing i’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/Cdui8w6Ysy – 12:46 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 124, LAC 108
Booker: 37 Pts, 13-24 FG, 5-12 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 9-17 FG
Durant: 24 Pts, 9 Reb, 10-21 FG
Nurkic: 3 Pts, 19 Reb, 10 Ast
Hyland: 37 Pts, 9 Ast, 15-29 FG
Suns retain 6-seed for now, but need Pelicans to lose at least 1 of their last 3 to keep it – 12:44 AM
Final: PHX 124, LAC 108
Booker: 37 Pts, 13-24 FG, 5-12 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast, 9-17 FG
Durant: 24 Pts, 9 Reb, 10-21 FG
Nurkic: 3 Pts, 19 Reb, 10 Ast
Hyland: 37 Pts, 9 Ast, 15-29 FG
Suns retain 6-seed for now, but need Pelicans to lose at least 1 of their last 3 to keep it – 12:44 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns trio tonight:
Booker — 37 PTS | 5 3P
KD — 24 PTS | 9 REB
Beal — 26 PTS | 5 REB pic.twitter.com/UzvHcZsjmq – 12:41 AM
Suns trio tonight:
Booker — 37 PTS | 5 3P
KD — 24 PTS | 9 REB
Beal — 26 PTS | 5 REB pic.twitter.com/UzvHcZsjmq – 12:41 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
13-0 Suns fourth quarter run gave them the lead, then 3s by Durant and Booker have sent the fans here to the exits
120-108 Suns lead with 1:59 left. Clippers use their final timeout.
They had their chances, but Clippers missed 8 of 9 3s and have failed to get to FT line in 4th. – 12:38 AM
13-0 Suns fourth quarter run gave them the lead, then 3s by Durant and Booker have sent the fans here to the exits
120-108 Suns lead with 1:59 left. Clippers use their final timeout.
They had their chances, but Clippers missed 8 of 9 3s and have failed to get to FT line in 4th. – 12:38 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Boston finally ends #Clippers drought with follow up dunk.
Durant 3 answer. #Suns up nine. – 12:36 AM
Boston finally ends #Clippers drought with follow up dunk.
Durant 3 answer. #Suns up nine. – 12:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns 80.6% FT shooting team.
Big 3: Booker 88.5%, Durant 85.3%, Beal 80.3%.
My point?
Those three handle the ball the most, get into the paint the most, but because there is an emphasis on taking 3s, the Suns may not be fully maximizing strength of being great FT team. #Suns – 12:31 AM
Suns 80.6% FT shooting team.
Big 3: Booker 88.5%, Durant 85.3%, Beal 80.3%.
My point?
Those three handle the ball the most, get into the paint the most, but because there is an emphasis on taking 3s, the Suns may not be fully maximizing strength of being great FT team. #Suns – 12:31 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The play out of the timeout was clearly for Beal to go 1-on-1 as Durant was in the corner to help space the floor.
Beal miss. Plumlee lob finish. #Suns down six with under nine left in game. – 12:20 AM
The play out of the timeout was clearly for Beal to go 1-on-1 as Durant was in the corner to help space the floor.
Beal miss. Plumlee lob finish. #Suns down six with under nine left in game. – 12:20 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: LAC 93, PHX 92
Booker: 25 Pts, 9-19 FG, 4-10 3P
Beal: 22 Pts, 8-14 FG, 4-7 3P
Durant: 17 Pts, 7 Reb, 7-17 FG
Hyland: 35 Pts, 6 Ast, 14-22 FG – 12:11 AM
End of 3Q: LAC 93, PHX 92
Booker: 25 Pts, 9-19 FG, 4-10 3P
Beal: 22 Pts, 8-14 FG, 4-7 3P
Durant: 17 Pts, 7 Reb, 7-17 FG
Hyland: 35 Pts, 6 Ast, 14-22 FG – 12:11 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns go small, non-Thad Young version
Booker/Allen/O’Neale/Durant/Gordon – 12:03 AM
Suns go small, non-Thad Young version
Booker/Allen/O’Neale/Durant/Gordon – 12:03 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns first half minutes after last night’s fake comeback:
– Booker 18:44
– Durant 18:29
– O’Neale 17:36
– Beal 16:51
No Bol Bol
No Eubanks
Playoff minutes. And struggling with Clippers B team – 11:43 PM
Suns first half minutes after last night’s fake comeback:
– Booker 18:44
– Durant 18:29
– O’Neale 17:36
– Beal 16:51
No Bol Bol
No Eubanks
Playoff minutes. And struggling with Clippers B team – 11:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 55, LAC 56
Booker: 16 Pts, 5-11 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 12 Pts, 4-8 FG
Durant: 8 Pts, 3-12 FG, 0-6 3P
Hyland: 24 Pts, 4 Ast, 10-12 FG
Clippers close 2Q on 20-4 run. Unbelievable – 11:33 PM
Halftime: PHX 55, LAC 56
Booker: 16 Pts, 5-11 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 12 Pts, 4-8 FG
Durant: 8 Pts, 3-12 FG, 0-6 3P
Hyland: 24 Pts, 4 Ast, 10-12 FG
Clippers close 2Q on 20-4 run. Unbelievable – 11:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns up 15 now, Booker with 16, Beal with 12. Suns up 23-9 in the 2nd quarter – 11:21 PM
Suns up 15 now, Booker with 16, Beal with 12. Suns up 23-9 in the 2nd quarter – 11:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns 28 Clippers 27 after one.
Booker 16 points 5-of-9 FGs (4-of-7 from 3). Rest of Suns: 12 points (3-of-18 FGs, 1-of-13 from 3). #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/SVs1fOvODN – 11:07 PM
Suns 28 Clippers 27 after one.
Booker 16 points 5-of-9 FGs (4-of-7 from 3). Rest of Suns: 12 points (3-of-18 FGs, 1-of-13 from 3). #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/SVs1fOvODN – 11:07 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
The Suns’ stars are on the court: Booker has 16, KD has 4 … but the best player out there? It’s obvious. Bones Hyland. He’s got 15 points and four assists in his fifth start this season.
Clippers trail 28-25 after one quarter. – 11:06 PM
The Suns’ stars are on the court: Booker has 16, KD has 4 … but the best player out there? It’s obvious. Bones Hyland. He’s got 15 points and four assists in his fifth start this season.
Clippers trail 28-25 after one quarter. – 11:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 28, LAC 27
Booker: 16 Pts, 5-9 FG, 4-7 3P
Beal: 5 Pts, 1-1 FG
Durant: 4 Pts, 1-7 FG
Hyland: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-7 FG – 11:05 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 28, LAC 27
Booker: 16 Pts, 5-9 FG, 4-7 3P
Beal: 5 Pts, 1-1 FG
Durant: 4 Pts, 1-7 FG
Hyland: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-7 FG – 11:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 4-of-7 FGs, 11 points.
Everyone else for #Suns: 2-of-14: 9 points.
#Suns down 23-20. – 11:01 PM
Booker 4-of-7 FGs, 11 points.
Everyone else for #Suns: 2-of-14: 9 points.
#Suns down 23-20. – 11:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Devin Booker last night: 1/11 FGs, 0/4 3s
Devin Booker through 7 minutes tonight: 4/6 FGs, 3/5 3s
9-0 Suns run
18-15 Suns lead
Tyronn Lue timeout with 5:27 left in 1st quarter – 10:54 PM
Devin Booker last night: 1/11 FGs, 0/4 3s
Devin Booker through 7 minutes tonight: 4/6 FGs, 3/5 3s
9-0 Suns run
18-15 Suns lead
Tyronn Lue timeout with 5:27 left in 1st quarter – 10:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker with 11 of the Suns’ first 18 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Suns on a 16-5 run, up 18-15 – 10:53 PM
Devin Booker with 11 of the Suns’ first 18 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Suns on a 16-5 run, up 18-15 – 10:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3. Timeout #Clippers. Has 11, 3-of-5 from 3.
#Suns up 18-15. – 10:52 PM
Booker 3. Timeout #Clippers. Has 11, 3-of-5 from 3.
#Suns up 18-15. – 10:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA welcomes Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns pic.twitter.com/5xS9vyi9Yx – 10:36 PM
LA welcomes Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns pic.twitter.com/5xS9vyi9Yx – 10:36 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
And here are the starters tonight:
STARTERS 4/10
LAC
Amir Coffey
P.J. Tucker
Mason Plumlee
Terance Mann
Bones Hyland
PHX
Royce O’Neale
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker – 10:17 PM
And here are the starters tonight:
STARTERS 4/10
LAC
Amir Coffey
P.J. Tucker
Mason Plumlee
Terance Mann
Bones Hyland
PHX
Royce O’Neale
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker – 10:17 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 4/10
LAC
Amir Coffey
P.J. Tucker
Mason Plumlee
Terance Mann
Bones Hyland
PHX
Royce O’Neale
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker – 10:14 PM
STARTERS 4/10
LAC
Amir Coffey
P.J. Tucker
Mason Plumlee
Terance Mann
Bones Hyland
PHX
Royce O’Neale
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker – 10:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Phoenix Suns are replacing Grayson Allen (0/8 3s last night) in the starting lineup with Royce O’Neale to go with KD Book Beal Nurk – 10:02 PM
The Phoenix Suns are replacing Grayson Allen (0/8 3s last night) in the starting lineup with Royce O’Neale to go with KD Book Beal Nurk – 10:02 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
Devin Booker debuts his Nike Book 1 “Forrest Gump Cortez” in LA! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/UzP6vGnBjd – 9:56 PM
Devin Booker debuts his Nike Book 1 “Forrest Gump Cortez” in LA! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/UzP6vGnBjd – 9:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eric Gordon and Devin Booker pregame. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/afAYgQCDuI – 9:36 PM
Eric Gordon and Devin Booker pregame. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/afAYgQCDuI – 9:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal pregame.
Devin Booker incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/tznRlvBHws – 9:35 PM
Bradley Beal pregame.
Devin Booker incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/tznRlvBHws – 9:35 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Can KD, Book and the Suns avoid the play-in? 🤔
@KendrickPerkins and @ramonashelburne on what the Suns need the most pic.twitter.com/zUD5xaCwVR – 4:50 PM
Can KD, Book and the Suns avoid the play-in? 🤔
@KendrickPerkins and @ramonashelburne on what the Suns need the most
pic.twitter.com/zUD5xaCwVR – 4:50 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
What if KD had gotten this current healthy and hassle-free version of Kyrie in Brooklyn? pic.twitter.com/IkSp2Lq4y5 – 1:26 PM
What if KD had gotten this current healthy and hassle-free version of Kyrie in Brooklyn? pic.twitter.com/IkSp2Lq4y5 – 1:26 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
There is a growing buzz around Frank Vogel’s job security as the Suns’ head coach.
If Phoenix is unable to make it out of the first round, Vogel could lose his job after just one season.
The Suns are 13-11 since the All-Star break ranking No. 15 in net rating.
Kevin Durant,… pic.twitter.com/kaDcl9YlnJ – 1:26 PM
There is a growing buzz around Frank Vogel’s job security as the Suns’ head coach.
If Phoenix is unable to make it out of the first round, Vogel could lose his job after just one season.
The Suns are 13-11 since the All-Star break ranking No. 15 in net rating.
Kevin Durant,… pic.twitter.com/kaDcl9YlnJ – 1:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on Suns’ accountability: “We talk about the game, we talk about what we need to do better. But we’re not putting the blame on 1 player or we’re not putting the blame on anybody. I guess that’s what the fans want us to do is place blame. But we win or lose as a team.” pic.twitter.com/muvHGZDtqt – 1:05 PM
Kevin Durant on Suns’ accountability: “We talk about the game, we talk about what we need to do better. But we’re not putting the blame on 1 player or we’re not putting the blame on anybody. I guess that’s what the fans want us to do is place blame. But we win or lose as a team.” pic.twitter.com/muvHGZDtqt – 1:05 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jalen Williams reposted this video on TikTok… Looks like he even gets nostalgic about the KD-Russ Thunder days 🥹
pic.twitter.com/spXKXdfHnT – 12:17 PM
Jalen Williams reposted this video on TikTok… Looks like he even gets nostalgic about the KD-Russ Thunder days 🥹
pic.twitter.com/spXKXdfHnT – 12:17 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
West’s six most important lineups for 2024 NBA playoffs: Nuggets without Nikola Jokic, KD at center, more
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/wests… – 10:27 AM
West’s six most important lineups for 2024 NBA playoffs: Nuggets without Nikola Jokic, KD at center, more
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/wests… – 10:27 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They’ve been dynamic at doing it as of late.”
Ty.Lue on Devin Booker and Bradley Beal playmaking for #Suns in the point guard role. #Clippers pic.twitter.com/KuHfGrRcjl – 4:41 AM
“They’ve been dynamic at doing it as of late.”
Ty.Lue on Devin Booker and Bradley Beal playmaking for #Suns in the point guard role. #Clippers pic.twitter.com/KuHfGrRcjl – 4:41 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Q: Average person is seeing your demeanor and going how can he be this even after a loss like that.
A: “I’ve been here before. I’ve had the best record in the #NBA and they’re going to say, it just matters what you do in the playoffs regardless.”
Devin Booker. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/AMvShZxbqT – 2:14 AM
Q: Average person is seeing your demeanor and going how can he be this even after a loss like that.
A: “I’ve been here before. I’ve had the best record in the #NBA and they’re going to say, it just matters what you do in the playoffs regardless.”
Devin Booker. #Suns #Clippers pic.twitter.com/AMvShZxbqT – 2:14 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Same shots just missing them.”
“Out of rhythm, had some teammates going. So sticking with that.”
“Chillin’. Another chance tomorrow.”
Devin Booker on 1-of-11, passing up shots and frustration level after loss to #Clippers.
#Suns face Clippers again Wednesday in L.A. pic.twitter.com/wNvWRQ1pXs – 2:05 AM
“Same shots just missing them.”
“Out of rhythm, had some teammates going. So sticking with that.”
“Chillin’. Another chance tomorrow.”
Devin Booker on 1-of-11, passing up shots and frustration level after loss to #Clippers.
#Suns face Clippers again Wednesday in L.A. pic.twitter.com/wNvWRQ1pXs – 2:05 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Just keep playing. We understand we’re in a shitty position being down that big.”
Kevin Durant on the message during the three timeouts Phoenix took in 1st quarter.
Trailed by as many as 31 in 1st quarter of loss to #Clippers. #Suns pic.twitter.com/yUuckQIoPv – 1:38 AM
“Just keep playing. We understand we’re in a shitty position being down that big.”
Kevin Durant on the message during the three timeouts Phoenix took in 1st quarter.
Trailed by as many as 31 in 1st quarter of loss to #Clippers. #Suns pic.twitter.com/yUuckQIoPv – 1:38 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on the message during the Suns’ early timeouts when the game was spiraling: “Just keep playing. We understand we’re in a shitty position when you’re down that big, 37-10 in the 1st quarter. Couldn’t get a bucket to go. One of the worst feelings to have.” pic.twitter.com/XnKLYUt9BQ – 1:24 AM
Kevin Durant on the message during the Suns’ early timeouts when the game was spiraling: “Just keep playing. We understand we’re in a shitty position when you’re down that big, 37-10 in the 1st quarter. Couldn’t get a bucket to go. One of the worst feelings to have.” pic.twitter.com/XnKLYUt9BQ – 1:24 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook on starting, triple double #199 in regular season, guarding Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/k2ZmWOyket – 1:01 AM
Russell Westbrook on starting, triple double #199 in regular season, guarding Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/k2ZmWOyket – 1:01 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Russell Westbrook in a win over KD and the Suns tonight
16 PTS
15 REB
15 AST
pic.twitter.com/byCr0DhCoK – 12:22 AM
Russell Westbrook in a win over KD and the Suns tonight
16 PTS
15 REB
15 AST
pic.twitter.com/byCr0DhCoK – 12:22 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: LAC 105, PHX 92
Durant: 21 Pts, 8-22 FG
Beal: 19 Pts, 7 Reb, 6-13 FG
Booker: 12 Pts, 5 Ast, 1-11 FG
Westbrook: 16 Pts, 15 Ast, 15 Reb
George: 23-7-5, 7-15 FG
With this loss and the Pelicans win, PHX falls to the 7-seed in the West, 1 game ahead of the Kings in 8th – 12:21 AM
Final: LAC 105, PHX 92
Durant: 21 Pts, 8-22 FG
Beal: 19 Pts, 7 Reb, 6-13 FG
Booker: 12 Pts, 5 Ast, 1-11 FG
Westbrook: 16 Pts, 15 Ast, 15 Reb
George: 23-7-5, 7-15 FG
With this loss and the Pelicans win, PHX falls to the 7-seed in the West, 1 game ahead of the Kings in 8th – 12:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns come out of timeout with Beal, Booker, Gordon, O’Neale and Durant. Down 11 with 3:45 left.
Thoughts? – 12:12 AM
#Suns come out of timeout with Beal, Booker, Gordon, O’Neale and Durant. Down 11 with 3:45 left.
Thoughts? – 12:12 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
4th quarter Phoenix offense, even amongst a comeback push:
– Powell with 5 fouls and Suns in bonus alone in corner against Kevin Durant
– Allen doesn’t want to shoot (0/8 3s), drives
– Credit to getting it to O’Neale in corner, but he misses the pass fake 3
Clippers up 97-86 – 12:09 AM
4th quarter Phoenix offense, even amongst a comeback push:
– Powell with 5 fouls and Suns in bonus alone in corner against Kevin Durant
– Allen doesn’t want to shoot (0/8 3s), drives
– Credit to getting it to O’Neale in corner, but he misses the pass fake 3
Clippers up 97-86 – 12:09 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker in, O’Neale out with 5:32 left in game. #Suns down 95-84. – 12:05 AM
Booker in, O’Neale out with 5:32 left in game. #Suns down 95-84. – 12:05 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns play in LA tomorrow and there’s a chance no more breaks are left in the schedule the rest of the way. Booker/Durant both at 31 minutes after playing the whole 3rd. I think Vogel’s gonna see this out the whole way but we’ll see. Booker in to start 4th. – 11:46 PM
Suns play in LA tomorrow and there’s a chance no more breaks are left in the schedule the rest of the way. Booker/Durant both at 31 minutes after playing the whole 3rd. I think Vogel’s gonna see this out the whole way but we’ll see. Booker in to start 4th. – 11:46 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Stephen Curry is in a special Curry 4 Flotro tonight — inspired by his new children’s book, I Am Extraordinary.
Shoe features illustrations by @gdbeeart of the main character Zoe & her dreams of joining the soccer team at her new school.
Book is out now: amazon.com/I-Am-Extraordi… pic.twitter.com/QIbsKW5Rif – 11:46 PM
Stephen Curry is in a special Curry 4 Flotro tonight — inspired by his new children’s book, I Am Extraordinary.
Shoe features illustrations by @gdbeeart of the main character Zoe & her dreams of joining the soccer team at her new school.
Book is out now: amazon.com/I-Am-Extraordi… pic.twitter.com/QIbsKW5Rif – 11:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: LAC 84, PHX 68
Durant: 16 Pts, 6-19 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-10 FG
Gordon: 11 Pts, 4-7 FG
Westbrook: 14 Pts, 15 Ast, 12 Reb, 6-14 FG
Zubac: 17 Pts, 11 Reb, 8-12 FG
Suns win 3Q 35-18 – 11:44 PM
End of 3Q: LAC 84, PHX 68
Durant: 16 Pts, 6-19 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-10 FG
Gordon: 11 Pts, 4-7 FG
Westbrook: 14 Pts, 15 Ast, 12 Reb, 6-14 FG
Zubac: 17 Pts, 11 Reb, 8-12 FG
Suns win 3Q 35-18 – 11:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
George block on Durant leads to Mann transition opportunity. #Suns down 79-51. – 11:33 PM
George block on Durant leads to Mann transition opportunity. #Suns down 79-51. – 11:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Terance Mann beats the buzzer after a 6-0 Phoenix run to give Clippers 66-33 halftime lead
The Clippers were also up 33 Friday night at halftime vs Jazz.
The Jazz didn’t have Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. – 11:03 PM
Terance Mann beats the buzzer after a 6-0 Phoenix run to give Clippers 66-33 halftime lead
The Clippers were also up 33 Friday night at halftime vs Jazz.
The Jazz didn’t have Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: LAC 66, PHX 33
Eubanks: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-6 FG
Booker: 6 Pts, 1-8 FG, 4-4 FT
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-13 FG
Zubac: 13 Pts, 10 Reb, 6-10 FG
George: 13 Pts, 4-8 FG
Suns shot 28% overall and 11% from 3. 6th-fewest points they’ve scored in a first half in franchise history – 11:02 PM
Halftime: LAC 66, PHX 33
Eubanks: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-6 FG
Booker: 6 Pts, 1-8 FG, 4-4 FT
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-13 FG
Zubac: 13 Pts, 10 Reb, 6-10 FG
George: 13 Pts, 4-8 FG
Suns shot 28% overall and 11% from 3. 6th-fewest points they’ve scored in a first half in franchise history – 11:02 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Based on this Google price alert I think the Suns should book quickly pic.twitter.com/LLT692jjf6 – 10:56 PM
Based on this Google price alert I think the Suns should book quickly pic.twitter.com/LLT692jjf6 – 10:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue has to take his first timeout after Drew Eubanks scores following two offensive rebounds, then Durant gets a fast break dunk following a difficult Norman Powell attempt over Eubanks
Clippers lead down to 53-20 with 6:13 left in 1st half – 10:52 PM
Tyronn Lue has to take his first timeout after Drew Eubanks scores following two offensive rebounds, then Durant gets a fast break dunk following a difficult Norman Powell attempt over Eubanks
Clippers lead down to 53-20 with 6:13 left in 1st half – 10:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker are 0-12 from the field combined in the first quarter.
The Suns trail the Clippers 37-10.
Drew Eubanks is the only Sun to make a field goal. – 10:40 PM
Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker are 0-12 from the field combined in the first quarter.
The Suns trail the Clippers 37-10.
Drew Eubanks is the only Sun to make a field goal. – 10:40 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
End of first quarter. Clippers 37, Suns 10. KD, Booker, Beal combined 0-12 from the field. – 10:39 PM
End of first quarter. Clippers 37, Suns 10. KD, Booker, Beal combined 0-12 from the field. – 10:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: LAC 37, PHX 10
Eubanks: 4 Pts, 2-3 FG
Booker: 4 Pts, 0-5 FG 4-4 FT
Rest of Suns: 2 Pts, 0-11 FG
George: 13 Pts, 4-7 FG
The Suns nearly set a franchise record for fewest points they’ve ever scored in a quarter. The previous record was 9 points. Absolutely embarrassing – 10:38 PM
End of 1Q: LAC 37, PHX 10
Eubanks: 4 Pts, 2-3 FG
Booker: 4 Pts, 0-5 FG 4-4 FT
Rest of Suns: 2 Pts, 0-11 FG
George: 13 Pts, 4-7 FG
The Suns nearly set a franchise record for fewest points they’ve ever scored in a quarter. The previous record was 9 points. Absolutely embarrassing – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Fans cheering as #Suns finally score again at 1:08 mark as Booker hits FTs. Down 37-6. #ClipperNation – 10:35 PM
Fans cheering as #Suns finally score again at 1:08 mark as Booker hits FTs. Down 37-6. #ClipperNation – 10:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Overwhelmingly sarcastic noise as Booker knocks down two free throws. At least the fans are finding a way to have some fun still. – 10:34 PM
Overwhelmingly sarcastic noise as Booker knocks down two free throws. At least the fans are finding a way to have some fun still. – 10:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunderous cheers from Phoenix fans as Devin Booker’s two free throws cuts the Clippers lead down to 35-6 – 10:34 PM
Thunderous cheers from Phoenix fans as Devin Booker’s two free throws cuts the Clippers lead down to 35-6 – 10:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got Beal, Gordon, Booker, Durant and Young. Down 28-4. Thoughts? #Suns – 10:30 PM
Got Beal, Gordon, Booker, Durant and Young. Down 28-4. Thoughts? #Suns – 10:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker missed transition opportunity.
Fans openly booing. #Suns call another timeout.
Down 28-4 as Zubac dunks again. #ClipperNation – 10:28 PM
Booker missed transition opportunity.
Fans openly booing. #Suns call another timeout.
Down 28-4 as Zubac dunks again. #ClipperNation – 10:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Another Suns timeout as Mann scores in transition.
Down 23-4.
Yes, 23-4 with 5:44 left in 1st quarter.
Drew Eubanks. 2-of-4, 4 points. Rest of #Suns 0-for-7 (Booker 0-for-4). #ClipperNation – 10:25 PM
Another Suns timeout as Mann scores in transition.
Down 23-4.
Yes, 23-4 with 5:44 left in 1st quarter.
Drew Eubanks. 2-of-4, 4 points. Rest of #Suns 0-for-7 (Booker 0-for-4). #ClipperNation – 10:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant took hard fall on right hip area as he was in transition and George’s foot caught his from behind.
Stays on floor. Eubanks scores again as he has all 4 of #Suns points. Down 21-4. – 10:22 PM
Durant took hard fall on right hip area as he was in transition and George’s foot caught his from behind.
Stays on floor. Eubanks scores again as he has all 4 of #Suns points. Down 21-4. – 10:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul George vs. Devin Booker renewed. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/NaBIRHfZCo – 10:13 PM
Paul George vs. Devin Booker renewed. #Suns #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/NaBIRHfZCo – 10:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Russell Westbrook guarding Kevin Durant.
Grayson Allen guarding Paul George.
There will be switching all night, but thoughts? #Suns – 10:12 PM
Russell Westbrook guarding Kevin Durant.
Grayson Allen guarding Paul George.
There will be switching all night, but thoughts? #Suns – 10:12 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Curious if we see Russ on KD again.
Start to the game tonight is very important. Clippers blitzed the Suns early in the previous two meetings. It was a mix of them being awesome and Phoenix getting hit in the mouth. L.A. got lots of 3s to drop. – 9:51 PM
Curious if we see Russ on KD again.
Start to the game tonight is very important. Clippers blitzed the Suns early in the previous two meetings. It was a mix of them being awesome and Phoenix getting hit in the mouth. L.A. got lots of 3s to drop. – 9:51 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 4/9
LAC
Terance Mann
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Norman Powell
Russell Westbrook
PHX
Grayson Allen
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker – 9:37 PM
STARTERS 4/9
LAC
Terance Mann
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Norman Powell
Russell Westbrook
PHX
Grayson Allen
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
Bradley Beal
Devin Booker – 9:37 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
These new Huskies are overwhelming in the way the KD-era Warriors often were for NBA competition, but what’s most striking is the precision.
@JustinVerrier: theringer.com/march-madness/… – 1:04 PM
These new Huskies are overwhelming in the way the KD-era Warriors often were for NBA competition, but what’s most striking is the precision.
@JustinVerrier: theringer.com/march-madness/… – 1:04 PM
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