“Booker Shines as Suns Legend, Oklahoma Dominates Struggling Bucks”
Devin Booker, Photo: Reuters
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their 39th victory, continuing to lead the Western Conference, with a decisive win over a shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks team, finishing 125-96.
As has been typical this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the Thunder’s offense, netting 34 points. Meanwhile, the Bucks were missing star players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard due to injuries.
It’s noteworthy that Cleveland has surpassed Oklahoma in wins within the Eastern Conference.
On a historic night for the Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker solidified his legacy as he became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer during a tight overtime loss to Portland (121:119). With his 15,668th point, Booker etched his name in Suns history.
Booker was the standout performer in the match, scoring 34 points. Despite Kevin Durant’s solid contribution of 27 points, it wasn’t enough, as Diandre Ayton’s impressive performance with 25 points and 20 rebounds led Portland to victory.
In other action, the New York Knicks celebrated a win against the Houston Rockets (124:118), fueled by Jalen Brunson’s 42 points. Sacramento also enjoyed success, edging out Minnesota 116-114, with DeMar DeRozan leading the Kings with 33 points.
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets recorded their third consecutive win by defeating New Orleans 125-113. Michael Porter Jr. topped the scoring for Denver with 36 points, including seven three-pointers, while Nikola Jokic notched a triple-double, contributing 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jamal Murray added 20 points and 8 assists, though the team was without Russell Westbrook and Aaron Gordon due to injuries.
Trey Murphy led the New Orleans Pelicans with 41 points, while CJ McCollum added 30. Zion Williamson contributed with 14 points in the loss.
The Golden State Warriors managed to defeat the Orlando Magic 104-99, propelled by Andrew Wiggins’ 25 points and Stephen Curry’s 24, sending the Magic to their fourth consecutive defeat. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 31 points, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 128-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
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