Devin Booker made history on Monday as he became the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading scorer in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Booker scored 34 points, surpassing Walter Davis' record of 15,666 career points, making him the franchise's new all-time scoring leader. He reached the milestone with a three-pointer in the third quarter, which was met with a warm reception from the Portland crowd. Booker celebrated with his family on the sidelines during the subsequent timeout.
Despite his personal achievement, the Suns fell short of victory, losing 121-119 in overtime. Booker had a chance to send the game into a second overtime, but he missed a crucial free throw in the final moments. The defeat overshadowed Booker's individual success, but his performance further cemented his legacy with the Suns, where he has played since being drafted 13th overall in 2015.
Elsewhere in the NBA, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 124-118 comeback victory over the Houston Rockets, scoring 42 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their lead in the Western Conference with a dominant 125-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributing 34 points. The Bucks were missing key players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, due to injuries.
In other games, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the San Antonio Spurs 128-109, with Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring 31 points. The Atlanta Hawks ended their eight-game losing streak with a 132-130 win against the Detroit Pistons, thanks to a last-second basket by Trae Young. The Denver Nuggets secured a 125-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, with Nikola Jokic contributing 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, while the Golden State Warriors edged the Orlando Magic 104-99.
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