The Phoenix Suns faced a tall task on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nowhere was that more apparent than Devin Booker’s final stats in the 125-114 win for OKC over the Suns. Booker scored just three points. It’s…
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was held to just three points during a 125-114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite playing 34 minutes, Booker attempted only seven field goals, finishing 1-for-7 from the floor and 0-for-2 from three-point range. The loss dropped the Suns to a 1-2 record on the season.
Billy Heyen writes that Booker focused primarily on distributing, leading Phoenix with seven assists, but notes he failed to take enough scoring opportunities. While Heyen credits Oklahoma City's defense led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he argues Booker's low scoring output was ultimately driven by a lack of aggression in hunting his own shot.
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