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Booker's 43 Powers Suns Past Short-Handed Warriors
27 Oct
Summary
- Devin Booker scored 43 points to lead the Suns to victory.
- The Warriors started the season 0-3 for the first time in 19 years.
- Golden State rested multiple key players due to injuries.
Devin Booker ignited the Phoenix Suns with a 43-point performance, guiding them to a 131-122 win in their home opener against the Golden State Warriors. This victory marked the Suns' fifth consecutive home-opening win.
The Warriors, grappling with fatigue from playing three games in four days, also faced significant player absences. Key figures like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were among those rested due to various ailments. This resulted in the Warriors starting their season with an 0-3 record, their worst start in 19 years.
Booker's offensive output was crucial, with a particularly strong third quarter where he netted 17 points. Jordan Goodwin's buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of the third extended the Suns' lead to 102-92. Luke Kennard also contributed significantly, hitting clutch three-pointers to help the Suns pull away in the final minutes.
Golden State's efforts were spearheaded by rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who recorded a season-high 26 points, including six successful three-pointers. De'Anthony Melton also added 25 points. Despite their individual successes, the Warriors ultimately fell short against a resurgent Suns team looking to rebound from an earlier blowout loss.
