Suns win third straight in Bookers’ return

The Phoenix Suns won their third in a row tonight by defeating the Brooklyn Nets with a final score of 116–112.

From start to finish, it was the Deandre Ayton show.

For the first time this season, Ayton has had back-to-back nights of 30+ points and 10+ rebounds.

The Suns’ big man made an impressive 14 baskets on 18 attempts. Additionally, Ayton grabbed 14 boards, giving Phoenix a massive boost in the rebounding department.

Ever since trade talks started popping up, Ayton has been on a different level…

35 and 15 on 14/18 shooting is just absurd from Deandre Ayton. No other way to put it. He’s been playing some incredible basketball lately.

This is what DOMINAYTON looks like.

Bravo, @DeandreAyton. pic.twitter.com/HhVFy97XOT

— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) February 8, 2023

Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton off the pick & roll pic.twitter.com/NFPf6V0Pk1

— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) February 8, 2023

Deandre Ayton becomes the 4th player in NBA history to have back-to-back games of at least 30 points and 15 rebounds on 75% shooting or better, per @Stathead.

— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) February 8, 2023

This version of Deandre Ayton is an absolute force. What a game.

— Zona (@ZonaHoops_) February 8, 2023

While it was by no means his best shooting night, Devin Booker put up 19 points, 4 rebounds, and six assists in his first full night back since December 17th.

Booker played for 38 minutes, which was way above his expected regulated time.

A great sign for Suns fans as the halfway point of the season passes.

Devin Booker is BACK. 🔥

pic.twitter.com/N78xQYkFwr

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 8, 2023

Devin Booker first game since Christmas:

19 PTS
4 REB
6 AST
25 MIN

Suns have won 3 in a row. pic.twitter.com/auSIll3Ihk

— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 8, 2023

I’m starting to think Devin Booker missing a month+ of basketball was the best thing that could’ve happened to the Suns.

— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) February 8, 2023

People really forgot Devin Booker is the best shooting guard in the league 🤣

— Suns Uniform Tracker (@SunsUniTracker) February 8, 2023

The Suns will look to extend their winning streak to four games on Thursday against the Atlanta Hawks.