The Phoenix Suns secured a 124-111 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, with Devin Booker delivering an outstanding performance by scoring 52 points for the second time this season. This impressive win has significantly tightened the Western Conference playoff race, as the Suns (44-31) are now just one game behind the Pelicans (45-30) for the sixth place in the conference.
Booker’s remarkable display was supported by Kevin Durant, who contributed 20 points, Jusuf Nurkic with 19 points and 19 rebounds, and Bradley Beal adding 13 points. The Suns have now clinched the season series against the Pelicans, with one game remaining between the two teams scheduled for Sunday in Phoenix.
On the Pelicans’ side, Zion Williamson led the scoring with 30 points, followed by Trey Murphy III with 21 and CJ McCollum with 15. Despite their efforts, the Pelicans were unable to match the Suns’ dominance, as Booker made 19 of 28 field-goal attempts and 8 of 16 3-pointers during the game.
Phoenix took control of the game early on, establishing a commanding lead of 28-15 in the first quarter. Booker, Durant, and the Suns’ solid performance limited the Pelicans’ scoring opportunities, resulting in a 74-54 cushion at halftime.
Although the Pelicans made a late surge in the fourth quarter, the Suns managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory. Booker’s exceptional performance, particularly in the first quarter, set the tone for the Suns’ dominance throughout the game.
