Booker Shines as Suns Roll Past Grizzlies 131-105

Daniel Adebanji
Daniel Adebanji - Sports Writer, Sports Journalist
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Devin Booker lit up the scoreboard, setting the tone for Phoenix in a game that swung decisively in the fourth quarter. Yankee Scores reports.

 

Booker’s Efficient Night

Booker poured in 36 points on 16-of-24 shooting, showcasing his trademark efficiency. He capped the third quarter with a straight-away three at the buzzer, giving the Suns a slim lead heading into the final frame. Jalen Green added 21 points, providing a steady second option behind Booker’s hot hand.

Devin Booker just had the most points in a game with 0 FTA in the entire NBA this season. Credit: Real App via X

Suns Take Control Late

Memphis tied the game at 91-all early in the fourth, but Phoenix responded with an 11-0 run that broke the contest wide open. Rasheer Fleming’s offensive rebound and putback sparked the surge, followed by dunks from Oso Ighodaro and a flurry of shots from Collin Gillespie. Gillespie scored all 11 of his points in the fourth quarter, while also dishing out 10 assists to orchestrate the Suns’ offense.

Depth and Defense Seal the Win

Jordan Goodwin’s steal and fast-break feed to Ryan Dunn capped the Suns’ decisive run, energizing the crowd. Goodwin and Fleming then drained back-to-back threes, stretching the lead to double digits with under seven minutes left. Phoenix never looked back, finishing with six players in double figures and shooting 50.5% from the field, including 17 made threes.

Grizzlies Struggle to Keep Pace

Tyler Burton led Memphis with 17 points, while Cam Spencer added 16. GG Jackson and Jahmai Mashack chipped in 14 apiece, but the Grizzlies couldn’t match Phoenix’s balanced attack. Despite flashes of energy, Memphis fell behind in the fourth and trailed by double digits the rest of the way.

What’s Next

The Suns head to Orlando on Tuesday, looking to build on their momentum and extend their winning ways. The Grizzlies return home to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday, hoping to regroup after another tough loss.

 

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