Devin Booker: 52-Point Brilliance

Booker's 52-Point Showcase

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Historical Achievement at 27

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Vogel's "Mamba Mode"

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50-Point Game vs. Pelicans

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Season Averages

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All-Star Voting Situation

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4th All-Star Appearance

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