After two straight disappointing losses, the Phoenix Suns responded with a commanding 133-115 win over the red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In his first game back from injury, Devin Booker scored 31 points, which matched his counterpart Kevin Durant’s total.
The Suns are now just 1 game below .500 as they continue to progress towards a fully healthy squad.
Considering the ups and downs that this season has already brought, tonight’s win came as a refreshing reminder that the Suns are still one of, if not the best, teams in the NBA when they are mostly healthy.
Which was a reminder that many fans needed after the past week or so.
This win also snapped Phoenix’s four-game home losing streak.
Some of the best reactions on social media after the game:
The Suns just scored 76 points on 45 possessions in the first half – against the NBA's top defense.
168.9 offensive rating pic.twitter.com/wOsFb0qAi5
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) November 16, 2023
https://twitter.com/brawadis/status/1724988238635676149?s=20
Kevin Durant: Devin Booker:
31 points 31 points
6 assists 5 assists
6 rebounds 4 rebounds
73% FG 26 minutesTHIS DUO. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/He2JBaMqjg
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 16, 2023
Devin Booker is levels ahead of Ant, Shai, Mitchell let’s stop the comparisons. pic.twitter.com/wjs8hxBsze
— 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢☆ (@Stunna999_) November 16, 2023
BREAKING: basketball team better with Devin Booker.
— Scott Howard (@ScottHoward42) November 16, 2023
Josh Okogie when he gets a pass from Devin Booker pic.twitter.com/42N2qPkdNa
— Thomas 🏀 (@ThomasBuckets78) November 16, 2023
Stop the Ant Edwards to Devin Booker comparisons man… there is none. Book different
— LEEZUS (@AndrewLeezus) November 16, 2023