Kevin Durant and Devin Booker played an instrumental role in how well their teams played during their game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant led the Phoenix Suns with 31 points, bringing in several crucial baskets in the dying seconds of the game. With 12 of 21 from the field and six rebounds, five assists, and three steals, he showed off his scoring prowess. He also came up big in the closing moments of the game, scoring the final four points to give the Suns the victory.

However, it was Booker who stole the show. He bought in a game-high 47 points, including 25 points in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Devin Booker’s recent explosive plays have left Kevin Durant in the spiritual feels.

Kevin Durant discusses Devin Booker’s explosive play

In the playoffs, where every possession counts, Booker has elevated his level of play. Booker has led the Suns against the Clippers, from both sides of the court. He made an astounding 57% of his three-point shots, averaging 34.8 points per game. His value as a player is derived from more than just his scoring prowess. Booker has also been a force on the defense with 2.7 steals. He also has 1.2 blocks per game.

In a postgame interview, his teammate, Kevin Durant was asked by the interviewer about how he felt seeing Booker explode in the third quarter. He responded with much respect for his teammate.

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Durant said, “Yeah, it was spiritual. I don’t scream too much in the games no more as I got older. But when we hit that three on the top of the key, I felt the energy. And I know everybody in our crowd felt it. So, we feed off his aggression. Um not just us on the team, but Suns fans watching TV, Suns fans in the arena. Like his impact and his presence just means a lot to us. so that was incredible to see.”

The dangerous combo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker has proven to be a nightmare for opposing defenders. The Phoenix Suns have profited from the two players’ impressive on-court chemistry. If they can maintain this level of harmony, the Suns may very well be a genuine candidate to win the NBA Championship in 2023.

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Devin Booker breaks Charles Barkley’s record

Apart from guiding his team to victory in Game 5, Devin Booker’s performance cemented his place in the franchise’s history. Booker outscored Charles Barkley by a whopping 47 points to take the Suns’ record for 40-point playoff games to 17, passing Barkley’s 17. With 16 40-point postseason games, Barkley, who only spent four seasons with the Suns, previously held the record.

Despite just spending four seasons with the Suns, his contributions to the league cannot be downplayed. Barkley’s five 40-point games while playing for the Suns in the playoffs serve as proof of his prowess.

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Meanwhile, Booker’s impressive scoring prowess and versatility on the court helped him surpass Barkley’s record in just his third postseason game. Booker will try to continue his remarkable postseason run and solidify his status as one of the greatest players ever with an NBA championship in mind.

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