Nuggets challenge the Suns
On March 25, Beijing time, the Suns and nuggets, the two top western powers, began a showdown in the regular season. In this campaign, the Suns' backcourt core Chris Paul achieved an injury comeback.
Chris Paul returns from injury
Sun Nick Nuggets
In the first half, the difference between the two teams was always in single digits. Devon Booker felt hot, while the Nuggets, led by Jokic and Hyland, maneuvered with their opponents. At halftime, Denver led Phoenix by two points.
The two teams continued to fight on the field, and the point difference was never opened. In the final quarter, Paul, Bridges, Booker and Ayton all had excellent performances, and the Suns fired inside and outside, blossoming at multiple points and widening the point difference to double digits. The Nuggets missed a long-range shot and were unable to close the point difference. The Suns hit a steady line of free throws. In the end, the Suns beat their opponents 140-130 and won seven consecutive games.
Booker set a 7 record for 49+10! 3 Giants 82 points, the Sun locked in the 1st! Paul two pairs, tiger will be amazing!
Full game recap
In the first quarter, Jokic and Booker each scored on jump shots, Monte Morris scored from a distance, Jokic scored on a layup, Barton threw a shot, and the Nuggets' home momentum was like a rainbow, playing a 9-2 start. Booker scored on a jumper, Jokic hooked a shot and Ayton threw a throw. Booker scored four points on consecutive free throws as the Suns nibbled up the score. Barton hit the board and Booker scored from a distance to score also in color. Jokic scored on a layup, Paul scored on a jump shot, and the two teams were tied.
Jokic defends Paul
Jokic scored on a single back and Booker scored four more points on a free throw. Craig scored on a back-and-forth and Gordon scored on a jumper. Craig shot in from a distance, and Gordon dunked back in color. Hyland hit 4 of 6 free throws, McGee scored in the air, and Hyland hit a three-pointer. Booker hit 2 free throws, Hyland hit 2+1 and Payne scored from a distance. After the first quarter, the battle between the two sides became 31 draws.
In the second quarter, Cousins hit 2+1, McGee hit 1 of 2 free throws, Cousins and Hyland hit long-range shots, and Jackholder scored 3 3-pointers. Reid scored four straight points in the penalty area and Phoenix asked for a timeout. Bridges scored five straight points and Hyland scored two more long-range shots. Barton blasted in on a three-pointer and Ayton scored four straight points in the low post. Jeff Green shot in from a distance, Ayton pitched in.
Crowder hit long-range shots in quick succession
Jokic missed 2 free throws, Booker slammed in 2+1, Crowder technical fouled and Jokic scored a goal. Morris and Jeff Green rushed inside to score points, and Payne and Booker scored together on a layup. Barton scored in the low post and Craig hit a long-range shot. Ayton took over in the air, and Barton made 1 of 2 free throws. Booker threw in the ball and Jeff Green responded with a three-pointer. After halftime, the Nuggets led 68-66.
In another game, Ayton and Jokic clashed in the box, Paul scored in the middle, and Morris and Paul shot three-pointers. Ayton scored in the box and Jeff Green scored another three-pointer. Booker and Gordon hit singles, Barton scored from a distance, Morris hit a 3+1, Green technical foul, booker scored a free throw. Booker assisted Ayton's dunk after stealing, and Gordon returned the dunk. Paul scored on a jumper and Morris scored on a layup. Booker and Bridges hit singles in succession, and Jokic scored two free throws.
Ayton jumper
Gordon pulled a layup and Paul scored on a jumper. Gordon dunked violently, And Booker and Jokic hit 2 free throws each. Booker and Gordon each scored on a layup, Jokic hit all 2 free throws, Booker hit a 2+1, and then steals to complete the dunk. Hyland made a layup and Shamet and Booker scored five points from the mid-range range. Jermichael Green made 1 of 2 free throws, with Booker and Hyland each scoring on jumpers. After the third quarter, the Nuggets led 106-104.
In the final quarter, Cousins scored on a layup, Biyombo dunked violently, and Booker and Cousins each scored on a layup. Bridges and Paul scored from mid-range and long range, Jokic and Bridges each hit a jumper at the free throw line, Barton scored a layup, and Bridges hit all two free throws. Booker hit a jumper, Bridges hit a three-pointer and Jokic returned the long-range shot. Payne scored four straight points and Gordon returned 2+1. Bridges hit a 2+1 to give the Suns a nine-point lead.
Booker jumper
Jokic threw a shot, Crowder hit a long-range shot and Phoenix widened the point difference to double digits. Jokic hit a three-pointer, Bridges scored on a jumper and Booker hit 2 free throws. Gordon made a basket and Paul hit all four free throws. Barton scored from mid-range, Booker hit 2 free throws, and the game time was over, and the Suns beat their opponents 140-130.
Booker's rampage set a record of 7
In that game, the Suns' star, Devon Booker, stormed the offensive end. Booker played 39 minutes, shooting 16-of-25, 2-of-5 from three-point range, 15-of-17 from three-point range, scoring a game-high 49 points, plus a super double-double stat of 4 boards, 10 assists, 3 breaks and 1 cap. Booker has a 64% shooting percentage and is the player with the most free throws in the game. Booker's aggressiveness on the offensive end is evident, and Booker is also the second most assisted player of the game.
It is worth noting that Booker is also the steal king of this battle. Booker has exploded on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends and in tandem teams. Booker's plus-minus was +16, the best in the game. Booker's all-round rampage is the key to the Suns' ability to defeat strong opponents.
Booker stormed off
In this game, Booker also set 7 records. No. 1, three of the top four games on the Suns' march scoring list were set by Booker. No. 2, Booker's 49 points, was the suns' highest single-game score since Crawford scored 51 in 19 years. Third, this game is the second time in Booker's career that he has scored at least 45 points and delivered at least 10 assists in a single game, the most in the history of the Suns.
Booker set multiple records
Fourth, Booker's 49 points was a new season high for the individual season. No. 5, which was Booker's career-highest score for winning the court, after he had lost all four times with 48+, including a career-high of 70 (losing to the Celtics) and a second-high score of 59 (losing to the Jazz). Sixth, Booker's 137 30+, 17 40+, and 3 50+ are the most in team history. In addition, Booker had 1 60+ (i.e. 70 points per game) tied for first place in team history with Tom Chambers, and 70 points per game was the only one in team history.
Seventh, Booker's career averaged points per game (48 points) on March 24 (US time) as the highest single-day score in NBA history.
Suns Devon Booker
In one game, Booker set a record of 7. It has to be said that this game is destined to become the masterpiece of Booker's career. Booker, who broke the record, also conquered the away fans, and the Denver Arena even sounded the call of "Booker MVP".
The Suns 3 Giants erupted at 82 points
In this game, the Suns' 3 giants Booker, Ayton and Paul joined forces to break out, and jointly cut 82 points, 15 boards, 23 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks. The wonderful play of the 3 giants is the basis for the Suns to be able to defeat strong opponents. After the Suns won, the record reached 60-14. The Suns locked up the League's No. 1 regular season eight games ahead of schedule.
The Suns locked in no. 1 in the league
Paul slashed two doubles in his comeback
The Suns' backcourt core Chris Paul played 30 minutes, shooting 6-of-10, 1-of-3 from three-point range and 4-of-4 from the free throw line, with a double-double of 17 points, 4 boards, 13 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Paul scored a high score with a 60 percent shooting percentage. In addition, Paul is also the assist king of this battle. Under Paul's tandem, the Suns achieved a five-man double-double, which was the key to Phoenix's ultimate victory. Returning from injury in the first game, Paul played a perfect performance.
Suns Chris Paul
Bridges performed amazingly
Suns Tigers Mikael Bridges played 38 minutes, shooting 8-of-9, 3-of-4 from three-point range and 3-of-3 from the free throw line, with 22 points, 1 board and 2 assists. Bridges conceded only one goal in the game and shot 89 percent from the field. As the most efficient offensive player in this game, Bridges also has a 75% three-point shooting rate and a 100% free-throw shooting rate. Bridges played a stunning performance, cutting the team's second highest score, and sharing the scoring pressure of Booker, Ayton and Paul very well.
Bridges and Booker
Two-team stats
Suns: Ayton 16 points, 7 rebounds and 1 steal, Booker 49 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 breaks and 1 block, Paul 17 points, 13 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, Bridges 22 points, 1 board and 2 assists, Crowder 12 points and 6 rebounds, Craig 8 points and 2 rebounds, Shamet 2 points, 2 rebounds, Payne 9 points and 5 assists.
Nuggets: Jokic 28 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 breaks, 8 turnovers, Button 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, Monte Morris 15 points and 4 assists, Hyland 23 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, Gordon 21 points and 6 rebounds, Jeff Green 11 points, Jer michael Green 1 point and 6 rebounds, Cousins 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, Reid 4 points and 3 rebounds.