When the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Devin Booker equaled their all-time leading points total. However, it was not enough to earn the win.
With 34 points, Booker overcame Suns legend Walter Davis’ total of 15 666 to top the scoring chart.
However, he missed a free throw at the end of overtime that would have levelled the game, with Portland claiming a narrow 121-119 win.
Before embracing his family on the sidelines at the following timeout, Booker made the milestone with a three-pointer in the third quarter that won him a warm reception from the Portland crowd.
The four-time All-Star has spent his entire career at the Suns, making 642 appearances since being 13th overall pick in the 2015 draft.
Jalen Brunson also scored 42 points for the New York Knicks, who defeated the Houston Rockets 124-118 in the fourth quarter.
With a 125-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Oklahoma City Thunder increased their lead at the top of the Western Conference.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander top-scored with 34 points for the Thunder, who led by 44 points at one stage in the third quarter.
A depleted Bucks side were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis.
The second-placed Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-109, with Jaren Jackson Jr top-scoring with 31 points.
The Atlanta Hawks’ 132-130 victory over the Detroit Pistons, which ended their eight-game losing streak, came with Trae Young’s game-winning basket with 1. 6 seconds left.
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Source: BBC
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