“Put on something special for them”: Devin Booker dedicates matching Wilt Chamberlain to family ties

During Monday’s 124-111 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns’ guard Devin Booker demonstrated an exceptional performance on the offensive end, scoring an impressive 52 points. The All-Star player attributed his scoring surge to the support and inspiration from his family.

Booker’s incredible display of skill represented the fifth-highest-scoring game of his career. This win puts the Suns in a tantalizingly close position to the Pelicans, as they now trail by only one game for the coveted No. 6 playoff spot in the fiercely competitive Western Conference.

Following the game, D-Book was asked about the significance of playing in New Orleans and he responded:

“I have a lot of family here. They’ve been showing up and showing out since my rookie year. You always have to put on something special for them.”

Despite a discouraging 128-103 loss to OKC Thunder on Friday evening, the Suns (44-31) showed tremendous progress in closing the margin with New Orleans (45-30).

The second match between the two teams is scheduled to occur in Phoenix on Sunday, giving the Suns another chance to keep chasing their goals.

Devin Booker and Wilt Chamberlain Make NBA History Against the New Orleans Pelicans

During the 2022-23 NBA season, there were only 25 instances of players achieving 50-point performances, highlighting the rarity of this impressive accomplishment by a small group of top players.

By scoring over 50 points against the New Orleans Pelicans for the third consecutive time, Devin Booker has now joined the ranks of legendary players such as Wilt Chamberlain, who also managed this impressive feat.

The Phoenix Suns’ Winning Strategy Against the New Orleans Pelicans Away

In the third quarter, the Suns held a lead of 25 points with contributions of 20 points from Kevin Durant and 19 points from Jusuf Nurkić.

Despite a spirited 20-8 comeback by New Orleans, they remained behind 103-90 as they entered the fourth quarter.

Despite the Pelicans’ efforts to reduce the gap, CJ McCollum’s crucial 3-pointer only brought them to a 115-108 score. In the remaining two minutes, Devin Booker quickly took control by driving to the lane twice and scoring layups, effectively securing the win for the Suns.

In the first quarter, Booker had an explosive start, scoring 24 points with only nine field goal attempts. He notably made 8 out of 9 shots from behind the arc.

At the 1:17 mark of the first quarter, he made a crucial 3-pointer that showcased his exceptional performance. This shot also brought his point total to surpass the combined score of the entire New Orleans team.

The Suns’ dominant performance in the early stages of the game resulted in a commanding 46-22 lead, fueled by their strong offensive plays.