Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was in outstanding form against the Sacramento Kings, leading his side to a 122-177 win at the Golden 1 Centre.
With 44 points, eight rebounds, four assists, six steals, and 17 of his 28 shots made, the 26-year-old American led both sides in scoring.
After scoring 49 points in the Suns’ loss to the Utah Jazz earlier this month, Booker recorded his second game with 40 or more points this season.
The 2021 NBA finalist averages 47% field-goal percentage, 27.9 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game this regular season.
The victory continues a run of fine form for the team atop the Western Conference, with five wins in their last five games, improving their season record to 14 wins and six losses in 20 games.
After winning seven straight games, including a famous 122-115 victory over defending champions Golden State Warriors, the Sacramento Kings, coached by former D’Tigers head coach Mike Brown, suffered their third straight loss against the Suns.
The Sacramento Kings will look to get back to winning ways when they face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday at 4 a.m. West African Time.
In other results, LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 46 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 115–116 loss to the Indiana Pacers at the Crypto.com Arena.
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Orlando Magic to earn their fourth victory in six games, thanks in large part to Kevin Durant’s season high of 45 points.
Cameroonian-born Pascal Siakam led the Toronto Raptors to a 100-88 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers with his double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Washington Wizards’ resounding 142-127 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves to snap a three-game losing run, Kristaps Porzingis scored a new career best of 41 points.
