Devin Booker on Luka Doncic: Me and Luka's respect for each other has been mutual
Gerald Bourguet: I asked Devin Booker about the “rivalry” with Luka Doncic and Luka’s recent comments about respecting Book’s game: “Me and Luka’s respect for each other has been mutual and at a high level since he came into the league.”
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Learn through the wins, learn through the losses. I think we’re doing a good job of that, picking little things up each game. Now it’s just putting it all together.”
Devin Booker as #Suns are 3-8 in their last 11 games. pic.twitter.com/Gz1pmcLHow – 2:42 PM
“Learn through the wins, learn through the losses. I think we’re doing a good job of that, picking little things up each game. Now it’s just putting it all together.”
Devin Booker as #Suns are 3-8 in their last 11 games. pic.twitter.com/Gz1pmcLHow – 2:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Devin Booker about the “rivalry” with Luka Doncic and Luka’s recent comments about respecting Book’s game: “Me and Luka’s respect for each other has been mutual and at a high level since he came into the league.” pic.twitter.com/XSstwxHGQ1 – 2:20 PM
I asked Devin Booker about the “rivalry” with Luka Doncic and Luka’s recent comments about respecting Book’s game: “Me and Luka’s respect for each other has been mutual and at a high level since he came into the league.” pic.twitter.com/XSstwxHGQ1 – 2:20 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
They say Michael Jordan would average 40 to 50 in this era. No he wouldn’t. He would average exactly the same as the 90s. You can only take so many shots per game. His career average is 23 shots per game. It would be the same today. Only Luka is taking 23 shots this season. – 1:13 PM
They say Michael Jordan would average 40 to 50 in this era. No he wouldn’t. He would average exactly the same as the 90s. You can only take so many shots per game. His career average is 23 shots per game. It would be the same today. Only Luka is taking 23 shots this season. – 1:13 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
With 11 points on Xmas night in Phoenix, Luka will reach 10,000 NBA points in 358 games, tied for 7th fastest in NBA history & fastest among active players:
Wilt 236
Jordan 303
E. Baylor 315
Kareem 319
O. Robertson 334
G. Gervin 355
Bob McAdoo 358
R. Barry 360
LeBron 368 – 11:06 AM
With 11 points on Xmas night in Phoenix, Luka will reach 10,000 NBA points in 358 games, tied for 7th fastest in NBA history & fastest among active players:
Wilt 236
Jordan 303
E. Baylor 315
Kareem 319
O. Robertson 334
G. Gervin 355
Bob McAdoo 358
R. Barry 360
LeBron 368 – 11:06 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
ICYMI last night, Luka passed Jason Terry for 6th in Mavs history in pts scored. Luka’s numbers updated through last night’s game:
1. Dirk – 31,560
2. Ro Blackman – 16,643
3. Mark Aguirre – 13,930
4. Derek Harper – 12,597
5. Michael Finley – 12,389
6. Luka – 9,989
7. Jet – 9,953 – 10:59 AM
ICYMI last night, Luka passed Jason Terry for 6th in Mavs history in pts scored. Luka’s numbers updated through last night’s game:
1. Dirk – 31,560
2. Ro Blackman – 16,643
3. Mark Aguirre – 13,930
4. Derek Harper – 12,597
5. Michael Finley – 12,389
6. Luka – 9,989
7. Jet – 9,953 – 10:59 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 35-point games this season:
12 — Embiid, Luka
10 — Giannis
The only players in double-digits. pic.twitter.com/vmKPz5pP89 – 10:24 AM
Most 35-point games this season:
12 — Embiid, Luka
10 — Giannis
The only players in double-digits. pic.twitter.com/vmKPz5pP89 – 10:24 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most triple-doubles this season:
10 — Jokic
6 — Luka
5 — Sabonis
Nobody else has more than two. pic.twitter.com/eneoApopnc – 9:02 AM
Most triple-doubles this season:
10 — Jokic
6 — Luka
5 — Sabonis
Nobody else has more than two. pic.twitter.com/eneoApopnc – 9:02 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Domantas Sabonis pulled out a trick from Arvydas book 😏
pic.twitter.com/oH3ZybqSaE – 4:11 AM
Domantas Sabonis pulled out a trick from Arvydas book 😏
pic.twitter.com/oH3ZybqSaE – 4:11 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic posts 36th30-point triple-double, one less than LeBron James #NBASaturdays
He is also ready to hit the 10,000-point mark
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:50 AM
Luka Doncic posts 36th30-point triple-double, one less than LeBron James #NBASaturdays
He is also ready to hit the 10,000-point mark
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:50 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
It’s not Christmas if Luka doesn’t have a triple double 🎄
39 PTS – 12 REB – 10 AST
pic.twitter.com/Xm656HEEw0 – 2:54 AM
It’s not Christmas if Luka doesn’t have a triple double 🎄
39 PTS – 12 REB – 10 AST
pic.twitter.com/Xm656HEEw0 – 2:54 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Somebody STOP LUKA DONCIC from doing this kind of things 👀
pic.twitter.com/IGoOx0lP3g – 2:14 AM
Somebody STOP LUKA DONCIC from doing this kind of things 👀
pic.twitter.com/IGoOx0lP3g – 2:14 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Alperen Sengun sets a new career-high, Luka Doncic posts a triple-double, and Nikola Jokic falls one assist shy of a triple-double in winning efforts #NBASaturdays #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 1:43 AM
Alperen Sengun sets a new career-high, Luka Doncic posts a triple-double, and Nikola Jokic falls one assist shy of a triple-double in winning efforts #NBASaturdays #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 1:43 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Takeaways on Doncic, Sochan & Branham, but the big story was the freak pregame injury that prevented Wembanyama from playing in the 144-119 loss to the Mavs.
“You see it on film, you can’t believe it,” said Pop, who looked visibly shaken after the game.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:04 AM
Takeaways on Doncic, Sochan & Branham, but the big story was the freak pregame injury that prevented Wembanyama from playing in the 144-119 loss to the Mavs.
“You see it on film, you can’t believe it,” said Pop, who looked visibly shaken after the game.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:04 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Merry Christmas from Luka: Mavericks teammates, coaches, receive bicycles from Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:11 AM
Merry Christmas from Luka: Mavericks teammates, coaches, receive bicycles from Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:11 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs’ Luka Doncic makes most of solo spotlight, continues dominance of Wemby-less Spurs dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:40 PM
Mavs’ Luka Doncic makes most of solo spotlight, continues dominance of Wemby-less Spurs dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:40 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I think Markieff Morris’s kids are as excited about his bike from Doncic as he is. Everyone got one: Players, coaches, support staff. pic.twitter.com/SnwrUmFMUF – 11:37 PM
I think Markieff Morris’s kids are as excited about his bike from Doncic as he is. Everyone got one: Players, coaches, support staff. pic.twitter.com/SnwrUmFMUF – 11:37 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Tim Hardaway Jr. enjoys the Christmas gift Luka Doncic gave all his teammates and Mavs staffers. pic.twitter.com/bVahH2xf73 – 11:20 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. enjoys the Christmas gift Luka Doncic gave all his teammates and Mavs staffers. pic.twitter.com/bVahH2xf73 – 11:20 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Tim Hardaway Jr. rides away on one of the bikes that Luka Doncic bought each of his teammates for Christmas. pic.twitter.com/O5zKTjPZIi – 11:12 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. rides away on one of the bikes that Luka Doncic bought each of his teammates for Christmas. pic.twitter.com/O5zKTjPZIi – 11:12 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks ride Luka’s triple-double to crush Spurs, end three-game losing streak. Doncic closes in on 10,000 points. Here’s our quick recap.
mavs.com/mavs-bash-spur… – 10:49 PM
Mavericks ride Luka’s triple-double to crush Spurs, end three-game losing streak. Doncic closes in on 10,000 points. Here’s our quick recap.
mavs.com/mavs-bash-spur… – 10:49 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Playing without Wemby after a freak pregame injury sidelined him with a right ankle sprain, Spurs fall 144-119 to the Mavs.
Spurs (4-24) have lost 22 of their last 23, including 4 straight. Sochan led them with 23 pts & 9 rebs.
Doncic had a 39-pt triple-double for Dallas. – 10:47 PM
Playing without Wemby after a freak pregame injury sidelined him with a right ankle sprain, Spurs fall 144-119 to the Mavs.
Spurs (4-24) have lost 22 of their last 23, including 4 straight. Sochan led them with 23 pts & 9 rebs.
Doncic had a 39-pt triple-double for Dallas. – 10:47 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Doncic’s six triple-doubles vs. the Spurs are his most against any franchise. – 10:21 PM
Doncic’s six triple-doubles vs. the Spurs are his most against any franchise. – 10:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Mavs by 31. DAL puts 45 on the scoreboard in the quarter, while holding SA to 20.
Sochan 20 pts
Keldon 16 pts
Branham 12 pts
Collins 11 pts
Luka 39 pts
6 other Mavs players with double figures scoring games
DAL winning 2s, 3s, and FT line – 10:21 PM
3Q: Mavs by 31. DAL puts 45 on the scoreboard in the quarter, while holding SA to 20.
Sochan 20 pts
Keldon 16 pts
Branham 12 pts
Collins 11 pts
Luka 39 pts
6 other Mavs players with double figures scoring games
DAL winning 2s, 3s, and FT line – 10:21 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
It’s Doncic’s 36th career 30-point triple-double, surpassing James Harden for the fourth-most 30-point triple doubles in NBA history. – 10:20 PM
It’s Doncic’s 36th career 30-point triple-double, surpassing James Harden for the fourth-most 30-point triple doubles in NBA history. – 10:20 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Doncic is 1 point away from becoming the 2nd player to drop at least 40 on the Spurs in the last 3 games. Lillard had 40 to lead the Bucks to a 132-119 win on Tuesday.
Doncic also has 10 assists and 12 rebounds for a triple double.
Mavs lead 117-86 after 3Q. – 10:19 PM
Doncic is 1 point away from becoming the 2nd player to drop at least 40 on the Spurs in the last 3 games. Lillard had 40 to lead the Bucks to a 132-119 win on Tuesday.
Doncic also has 10 assists and 12 rebounds for a triple double.
Mavs lead 117-86 after 3Q. – 10:19 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with another triple double: 39 points, 10 assists, 12 rebounds. Mavericks up 117-86 after three. Would expect that Luka’s night is done. – 10:18 PM
Luka with another triple double: 39 points, 10 assists, 12 rebounds. Mavericks up 117-86 after three. Would expect that Luka’s night is done. – 10:18 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs post their 6th 70 ot 1st half of the season to lead Spurs 72-66. Defense optional as borth teams shoot 51% Both teams well over 40% from 3pt. Luka 25-9-6 but only 8-19 FG. Mavs get a nice lift from Lawson w/10 (all in 2nd Qtr) Sochan 15 for SA. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 9:38 PM
Mavs post their 6th 70 ot 1st half of the season to lead Spurs 72-66. Defense optional as borth teams shoot 51% Both teams well over 40% from 3pt. Luka 25-9-6 but only 8-19 FG. Mavs get a nice lift from Lawson w/10 (all in 2nd Qtr) Sochan 15 for SA. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 9:38 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Playing for the 3rd time this season without Wemby, Spurs trail 72-66 at the half.
Sochan leads the Spurs with 15 points on the strength of 3-of-3 shooting from deep. Branham has 10. Johnson has 11 off the bench after Pop started Julian Champagnie.
Doncic has 25 for the Mavs. – 9:36 PM
Playing for the 3rd time this season without Wemby, Spurs trail 72-66 at the half.
Sochan leads the Spurs with 15 points on the strength of 3-of-3 shooting from deep. Branham has 10. Johnson has 11 off the bench after Pop started Julian Champagnie.
Doncic has 25 for the Mavs. – 9:36 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Mavs by 6. Spurs take the 2Q 37-32 to cut the Mavs’ once 12 point lead in half.
Sochan 15 pts
Keldon 11 pts
Branham 10 pts
Luka 25 pts
THJ 14 pts
Lawson 10 pts
DAL +6 on 2s, +3 on FTs
Spurs +3 from 3PT line – 9:36 PM
Half: Mavs by 6. Spurs take the 2Q 37-32 to cut the Mavs’ once 12 point lead in half.
Sochan 15 pts
Keldon 11 pts
Branham 10 pts
Luka 25 pts
THJ 14 pts
Lawson 10 pts
DAL +6 on 2s, +3 on FTs
Spurs +3 from 3PT line – 9:36 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks get 25 from Luka at halftime and lead 72-66. Spurs have 15 from Baylor product Jeremy Sochan. Luka now officially on 10K watch. Needs another 25 spot in the second half to reach it. – 9:35 PM
Mavericks get 25 from Luka at halftime and lead 72-66. Spurs have 15 from Baylor product Jeremy Sochan. Luka now officially on 10K watch. Needs another 25 spot in the second half to reach it. – 9:35 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
In the 1st qtr tonight, Luka passed Jason Terry for 6th in Mavs history in pts scored. The list:
Dirk – 31,560
Ro Blackman – 16,643
Mark Aguirre – 13,930
Derek Harper – 12,597
Michael Finley – 12,389
Luka – 9,967 (thru tonight’s 1Q)
Jet – 9,953 – 9:21 PM
In the 1st qtr tonight, Luka passed Jason Terry for 6th in Mavs history in pts scored. The list:
Dirk – 31,560
Ro Blackman – 16,643
Mark Aguirre – 13,930
Derek Harper – 12,597
Michael Finley – 12,389
Luka – 9,967 (thru tonight’s 1Q)
Jet – 9,953 – 9:21 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka with the no-look dime 🎯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/PNx9WE3mek – 9:14 PM
Luka with the no-look dime 🎯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/PNx9WE3mek – 9:14 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Mavs by 11. DAL puts up a 40-point 1Q with Luka scoring 17 of those points
Vassell/Sochan/Branham 7 pts each
THJ 9 pts
DJJ 8 pts
Powell 6 pts
DAL winning 2s, 3s, and FT line – 9:08 PM
1Q: Mavs by 11. DAL puts up a 40-point 1Q with Luka scoring 17 of those points
Vassell/Sochan/Branham 7 pts each
THJ 9 pts
DJJ 8 pts
Powell 6 pts
DAL winning 2s, 3s, and FT line – 9:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas 40, San Antonio 29 after one quarter. Doncic has 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Through points and assists, he accounted for 24 (60%) of Dallas’ points. – 9:08 PM
Dallas 40, San Antonio 29 after one quarter. Doncic has 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Through points and assists, he accounted for 24 (60%) of Dallas’ points. – 9:08 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
If Luka gets 50 tonight — he’s got 17 through one quarter — he’ll be the sixth-fastest to 10,000 points in NBA history. If he falls short of 50 tonight, he’ll likely end up tying Bob McAdoo as the sixth-fastest to 10,000. – 9:07 PM
If Luka gets 50 tonight — he’s got 17 through one quarter — he’ll be the sixth-fastest to 10,000 points in NBA history. If he falls short of 50 tonight, he’ll likely end up tying Bob McAdoo as the sixth-fastest to 10,000. – 9:07 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
15 point first quarter for Luka
He’s on pace for a cool 60 point night
Mavs by 7 – 9:00 PM
15 point first quarter for Luka
He’s on pace for a cool 60 point night
Mavs by 7 – 9:00 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka came into the night needing 50 points to reach 10,000 for his young career. He’s already got 15 with 2:30 left in the first quarter. Mavericks have turned an early deficit into a 31-24 lead. Wembanyama has yet to play. – 9:00 PM
Luka came into the night needing 50 points to reach 10,000 for his young career. He’s already got 15 with 2:30 left in the first quarter. Mavericks have turned an early deficit into a 31-24 lead. Wembanyama has yet to play. – 9:00 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters:
1 – Branham vs Luka
2 – Vassell vs Exum
3 – Champagnie vs THJ
4 – Sochan vs Jones Jr.
5 – Collins vs Grant – 8:38 PM
Starters:
1 – Branham vs Luka
2 – Vassell vs Exum
3 – Champagnie vs THJ
4 – Sochan vs Jones Jr.
5 – Collins vs Grant – 8:38 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
No center starting for the Mavericks tonight. Exum, Luka, Hardaway, Williams and Jones will be the starters against Wembanyama, Sochan, Branham, Vassell and Champagnie. – 8:27 PM
No center starting for the Mavericks tonight. Exum, Luka, Hardaway, Williams and Jones will be the starters against Wembanyama, Sochan, Branham, Vassell and Champagnie. – 8:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
DON’T BET AGAINST LUKA 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/zWsNzahrl5 – 8:26 PM
DON’T BET AGAINST LUKA 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/zWsNzahrl5 – 8:26 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Jones, Williams, Exum, Doncic.
Wembanyama might be taller than Mavs starting lineup together. OK, exaggerating, but will be fascinating to see how it plays out. – 8:12 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Jones, Williams, Exum, Doncic.
Wembanyama might be taller than Mavs starting lineup together. OK, exaggerating, but will be fascinating to see how it plays out. – 8:12 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Williams, Powell, Exum, Doncic
SA starters: Sochan, Champagnie, Wembanyama, Vassell, Branham
7:40 tip @971TheFreak – 8:11 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Williams, Powell, Exum, Doncic
SA starters: Sochan, Champagnie, Wembanyama, Vassell, Branham
7:40 tip @971TheFreak – 8:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs’ Luka Doncic maintains tradition, spreads holiday cheer throughout D-FW, Slovenia dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:36 PM
Mavs’ Luka Doncic maintains tradition, spreads holiday cheer throughout D-FW, Slovenia dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:36 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Pop on Doncic, who is 50 points from 10K for his career. pic.twitter.com/8gHqotx772 – 7:21 PM
Pop on Doncic, who is 50 points from 10K for his career. pic.twitter.com/8gHqotx772 – 7:21 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault: “I give every team a book every Christmas.”
Said this year, he gave them The 50th Law by Robert Greene
Also jokingly asked which player revealed that so he could target them lmao – 6:25 PM
Mark Daigneault: “I give every team a book every Christmas.”
Said this year, he gave them The 50th Law by Robert Greene
Also jokingly asked which player revealed that so he could target them lmao – 6:25 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault gave the team a book called the 50th law by Robert Green, he called it the best Robert Green book. Said, “It is hard to buy for players” – 6:24 PM
Mark Daigneault gave the team a book called the 50th law by Robert Green, he called it the best Robert Green book. Said, “It is hard to buy for players” – 6:24 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks-Spurs look-ahead: Victor Wembanyama makes his first appearance at American Airlines Center and Luka Doncic is expected to return for the Mavericks.
mavs.com/mav-spur-previ… – 2:56 PM
Mavericks-Spurs look-ahead: Victor Wembanyama makes his first appearance at American Airlines Center and Luka Doncic is expected to return for the Mavericks.
mavs.com/mav-spur-previ… – 2:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jaylin Williams said a few of their teammates plan on exchanging Christmas gifts with each other
He revealed Mark Daigneault will give them all a book, Aaron Wiggins will give him a goldfish & that he & JDub will exchange gifts that can’t exceed $20 – 12:18 PM
Jaylin Williams said a few of their teammates plan on exchanging Christmas gifts with each other
He revealed Mark Daigneault will give them all a book, Aaron Wiggins will give him a goldfish & that he & JDub will exchange gifts that can’t exceed $20 – 12:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Friday night:
Kevin Durant draws technical foul after celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk; Devin Booker, Frank Vogel later receive techs all in 1st half of Phoenix Suns loss at Sacramento Kings (w/video) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/hFWrYIawy4 – 9:08 AM
From Friday night:
Kevin Durant draws technical foul after celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk; Devin Booker, Frank Vogel later receive techs all in 1st half of Phoenix Suns loss at Sacramento Kings (w/video) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/hFWrYIawy4 – 9:08 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I asked Mike Brown during the game. He was trying to give me a compliment and I was like, get the fuck out of here. Stop all that doubling and tripling.”
Kevin Durant on blitzing him and Devin Booker, especially when just 1 out there.
“It’s only going to make us better.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/h21BkCvmDc – 4:11 AM
“I asked Mike Brown during the game. He was trying to give me a compliment and I was like, get the fuck out of here. Stop all that doubling and tripling.”
Kevin Durant on blitzing him and Devin Booker, especially when just 1 out there.
“It’s only going to make us better.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/h21BkCvmDc – 4:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s just a force.”
Devin Booker on Domantas Sabonis after his triple double of 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in #Kings win over #Suns. pic.twitter.com/qg5mbpfl3U – 3:24 AM
“He’s just a force.”
Devin Booker on Domantas Sabonis after his triple double of 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in #Kings win over #Suns. pic.twitter.com/qg5mbpfl3U – 3:24 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings 120, Suns 105: Updated story for @sacbee_news
– Mike Brown says De’Aaron Fox is “just getting started” when it comes to breaking records
– Devin Booker calls Domantas Sabonis a “force”
– Kevin Durant has high praise for Keegan Murray
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:21 AM
Kings 120, Suns 105: Updated story for @sacbee_news
– Mike Brown says De’Aaron Fox is “just getting started” when it comes to breaking records
– Devin Booker calls Domantas Sabonis a “force”
– Kevin Durant has high praise for Keegan Murray
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We just got to do it. That’s what it comes down to. Still not discouraged.”
Devin Booker as he also addressed #Suns fans frustration.
“Just how everyone is emotional, we’re emotional out here. You sit with it for a day, enjoy the holidays with your family and we’ll be back.” pic.twitter.com/xTkJ2Huwwy – 3:21 AM
“We just got to do it. That’s what it comes down to. Still not discouraged.”
Devin Booker as he also addressed #Suns fans frustration.
“Just how everyone is emotional, we’re emotional out here. You sit with it for a day, enjoy the holidays with your family and we’ll be back.” pic.twitter.com/xTkJ2Huwwy – 3:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“A lot of transition offensively and defensively. I don’t think we have the right spacing when we’re running our offense in transition and defense, just getting back intelligently, not just getting back.”
Devin Booker on 3rd quarter as Kings led by as many as 29 in win vs. #Suns pic.twitter.com/OQOr9xvlIB – 3:09 AM
“A lot of transition offensively and defensively. I don’t think we have the right spacing when we’re running our offense in transition and defense, just getting back intelligently, not just getting back.”
Devin Booker on 3rd quarter as Kings led by as many as 29 in win vs. #Suns pic.twitter.com/OQOr9xvlIB – 3:09 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Don’t try to control the game. Udoka has been waiting all season to play and you shouldn’t penalize the team for being excited for their teammate just as they celebrated when Malik (Monk) dunked it.” Devin Booker.
Got tech after Kevin Durant got one following Azubuike jam #Suns pic.twitter.com/xArfrSnE8w – 3:01 AM
“Don’t try to control the game. Udoka has been waiting all season to play and you shouldn’t penalize the team for being excited for their teammate just as they celebrated when Malik (Monk) dunked it.” Devin Booker.
Got tech after Kevin Durant got one following Azubuike jam #Suns pic.twitter.com/xArfrSnE8w – 3:01 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Have player interviews from Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Udoka Azubuike incoming. #Suns – 2:21 AM
Have player interviews from Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Udoka Azubuike incoming. #Suns – 2:21 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: SAC 120, PHX 105
Durant: 28 Pts, 7 Reb, 9-14 FG
Booker: 24 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-20 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 11 Reb, 5-5 FG
Sabonis: 28-11-11, 12-15 FG
Suns have lost 8 of their last 11 games – 12:28 AM
Final: SAC 120, PHX 105
Durant: 28 Pts, 7 Reb, 9-14 FG
Booker: 24 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-20 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 11 Reb, 5-5 FG
Sabonis: 28-11-11, 12-15 FG
Suns have lost 8 of their last 11 games – 12:28 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: SAC 103, PHX 84
Durant: 26 Pts, 7 Reb, 8-12 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-13 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 9 Reb, 5-5 FG
Fox: 23-7-5, 9-15 FG – 12:00 AM
End of 3Q: SAC 103, PHX 84
Durant: 26 Pts, 7 Reb, 8-12 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-13 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 9 Reb, 5-5 FG
Fox: 23-7-5, 9-15 FG – 12:00 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
KD, Book and the Suns are really tappin out on Vogel like this?!! I know they haven’t had their Big 3 this season… but this type of basketball they’re playing makes my damn skin crawl. Carry the hell on… – 11:54 PM
KD, Book and the Suns are really tappin out on Vogel like this?!! I know they haven’t had their Big 3 this season… but this type of basketball they’re playing makes my damn skin crawl. Carry the hell on… – 11:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant draws tech after celebrating dunk from bench; Booker, Vogel later draw techs #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:50 PM
Durant draws tech after celebrating dunk from bench; Booker, Vogel later draw techs #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
On that last transition situation, Booker shaded inside looking at the ball handler and left Murray.
That’s a no-no.
Must stay attached to him.
Murray 3.
Then he hits stepback over Gordon. Has 17 points with 13 coming in the third (3-of-3 on 3s).
#Suns down 96-68.
Wow. – 11:48 PM
On that last transition situation, Booker shaded inside looking at the ball handler and left Murray.
That’s a no-no.
Must stay attached to him.
Murray 3.
Then he hits stepback over Gordon. Has 17 points with 13 coming in the third (3-of-3 on 3s).
#Suns down 96-68.
Wow. – 11:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker scores, but again, Suns don’t get back and Huerter gets transition layup off make.
Vogel talked about the importance of getting back.
Kings have 13 fast break points. Suns have 5.
#Suns down 85-60 with 8:09 left in 3rd. – 11:42 PM
Booker scores, but again, Suns don’t get back and Huerter gets transition layup off make.
Vogel talked about the importance of getting back.
Kings have 13 fast break points. Suns have 5.
#Suns down 85-60 with 8:09 left in 3rd. – 11:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns come out of timeout, Allen passes up a 3 to drive and finds Eubanks, who loses ball out of bounds.
Booker scores in transition to finally get #Suns on board in 2nd half. Sabonis answer.
Down 23 as Barnes runs Durant off Sabonis, hits 3. – 11:39 PM
#Suns come out of timeout, Allen passes up a 3 to drive and finds Eubanks, who loses ball out of bounds.
Booker scores in transition to finally get #Suns on board in 2nd half. Sabonis answer.
Down 23 as Barnes runs Durant off Sabonis, hits 3. – 11:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Only on pace for 76 FT attempts now – 11:19 PM
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Only on pace for 76 FT attempts now – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being called for over and back being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, but he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 at the half. – 11:17 PM
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being called for over and back being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, but he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 at the half. – 11:17 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Angry Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pick up dual technicals here in the second quarter – 11:05 PM
Angry Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker pick up dual technicals here in the second quarter – 11:05 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Durant came onto the court cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was called for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one of his own. – 11:02 PM
Durant came onto the court cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was called for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one of his own. – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant came off the bench onto the court to celebrate the play and Durant was called for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then gets called for a tech talking to the officials.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant came off the bench onto the court to celebrate the play and Durant was called for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then gets called for a tech talking to the officials.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both got hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both got hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker attacked the paint, dropped it off to Eubanks, who then dribbled left into the paint, but away from the basket.
That has to be a rim attack. #Suns #Kings. – 10:59 PM
Booker attacked the paint, dropped it off to Eubanks, who then dribbled left into the paint, but away from the basket.
That has to be a rim attack. #Suns #Kings. – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oooh. Vezenkov came high there with the elbow as Booker went down.
Got up, but still.
Metu finishes with two hands over McGee.
#Suns down 10 and have just . – 10:53 PM
Oooh. Vezenkov came high there with the elbow as Booker went down.
Got up, but still.
Metu finishes with two hands over McGee.
#Suns down 10 and have just . – 10:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
Currently on pace for 100 combined FT attempts – 10:48 PM
End of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
Currently on pace for 100 combined FT attempts – 10:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant wants Suns to get into offense quicker.
Didn’t happen that trip, but Booker found Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Durant wants Suns to get into offense quicker.
Didn’t happen that trip, but Booker found Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Really nice pair of assists from Devin Booker to start this one. Finds Drew Eubanks for an alley-oop and then zips one over to Grayson Allen for the corner 3 – 10:13 PM
Really nice pair of assists from Devin Booker to start this one. Finds Drew Eubanks for an alley-oop and then zips one over to Grayson Allen for the corner 3 – 10:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker to Allen for corner 3 with Eubanks rolling to rim.
That was because of the first play with Booker to Eubanks lob finish.
Sabonis answers with 3-point play. #Suns down two. – 10:12 PM
Booker to Allen for corner 3 with Eubanks rolling to rim.
That was because of the first play with Booker to Eubanks lob finish.
Sabonis answers with 3-point play. #Suns down two. – 10:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker pick-and-roll lob to Eubanks for two-handed flush right out the box.
Sabonis flush answer.
2-2 #Suns #Kings – 10:10 PM
Booker pick-and-roll lob to Eubanks for two-handed flush right out the box.
Sabonis flush answer.
2-2 #Suns #Kings – 10:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th different starting lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out due to personal reasons.
He had started every game. – 9:48 PM
#Suns starting lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th different starting lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out due to personal reasons.
He had started every game. – 9:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘He’s been a great leader.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s “don’t be afraid to hold each other accountable” comments.
“Everybody has to push each other. We want them challenging the coaching staff and we want the coaching staff challenging them. We want to get this right.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/lM5HDZUhk5 – 8:55 PM
‘He’s been a great leader.”
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker’s “don’t be afraid to hold each other accountable” comments.
“Everybody has to push each other. We want them challenging the coaching staff and we want the coaching staff challenging them. We want to get this right.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/lM5HDZUhk5 – 8:55 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What is the better bet for tonight?
👑Kings win, Fox over 30.5pts
Suns win, Booker over 28.5pts
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/OyrLcMJS8V – 5:30 PM
What is the better bet for tonight?
👑Kings win, Fox over 30.5pts
Suns win, Booker over 28.5ptsListen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/OyrLcMJS8V – 5:30 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Need a last minute gift for your favorite hoops fan? How about a book that explains exactly why there’s so much scoring in the NBA now – and how we got to this point. amazon.com/Spaced-Out-Thr… – 3:14 PM
Need a last minute gift for your favorite hoops fan? How about a book that explains exactly why there’s so much scoring in the NBA now – and how we got to this point. amazon.com/Spaced-Out-Thr… – 3:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker getting up shots after morning shootaround. #Suns pic.twitter.com/KUrSf1vfPQ – 2:29 PM
Devin Booker getting up shots after morning shootaround. #Suns pic.twitter.com/KUrSf1vfPQ – 2:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Thursday:
‘Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable’: Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns look to regroup at Sacramento as they’re 3-7 in last 10 games and coming off a disappointing loss at Portland (w/Talking Suns and #NBA video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:50 PM
From Thursday:
‘Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable’: Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns look to regroup at Sacramento as they’re 3-7 in last 10 games and coming off a disappointing loss at Portland (w/Talking Suns and #NBA video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:50 PM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Okay, it’s out now, so I can talk about it. My Magic book is the cover story of this week’s New York Times Book Review. I am stunned it is an Editor’s Choice selection. pic.twitter.com/w9BynxtTLs – 8:38 PM
Okay, it’s out now, so I can talk about it. My Magic book is the cover story of this week’s New York Times Book Review. I am stunned it is an Editor’s Choice selection. pic.twitter.com/w9BynxtTLs – 8:38 PM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Okay, it’s out now, so I can talk about it. My Magic book is the cover story of this week’s New York Times Book Review. I am stunned it is an Editor’s Choice selection. My Jordan book was, as well. But Jordan never made the cover. pic.twitter.com/CVZe7tP5xc – 8:33 PM
Okay, it’s out now, so I can talk about it. My Magic book is the cover story of this week’s New York Times Book Review. I am stunned it is an Editor’s Choice selection. My Jordan book was, as well. But Jordan never made the cover. pic.twitter.com/CVZe7tP5xc – 8:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
3-7 in last 10 games.
1-3 in last four games with victory against 4-win Washington Wizards.
10th in Western Conference.
Lost at Portland after leading by 16 points.
“It’s time to pick it up.” Devin Booker. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:52 PM
3-7 in last 10 games.
1-3 in last four games with victory against 4-win Washington Wizards.
10th in Western Conference.
Lost at Portland after leading by 16 points.
“It’s time to pick it up.” Devin Booker. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable’: Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns look to regroup (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:49 PM
‘Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable’: Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns look to regroup (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on the Suns trying to build continuity through this difficult stretch:
“Just keep learning each other, keep talking. Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable. We’re all on the same path and we all have the same goal….It’s time to pick it up.” pic.twitter.com/STXba4mlqo – 4:11 PM
Devin Booker on the Suns trying to build continuity through this difficult stretch:
“Just keep learning each other, keep talking. Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable. We’re all on the same path and we all have the same goal….It’s time to pick it up.” pic.twitter.com/STXba4mlqo – 4:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable.” Devin Booker. #Suns – 4:00 PM
“Don’t be scared to hold each other accountable.” Devin Booker. #Suns – 4:00 PM
More on this storyline
Duane Rankin: “Nobody takes what he said personal around here. He’s been in this a long time. He’s earned that respect and he has the talent to do what he said.” Devin Booker on Eric Gordon wanting to be more involved in offense after attempting just two shots in Friday’s loss at Kings. #Suns -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / December 24, 2023
It doesn’t get any easier, but Booker is trying to keep perspective. “I’ve been through worse than this,” Devin Booker told Bleacher Report. “Remember those first five years for me? I’ve seen this before. I trust everybody in here. We have the talent to turn it around. I’m not too discouraged, but there’s a pep in our step now. We know we have some work to clean up. It’s better to go through this now than the end of the season.” “The night of [a loss] is always frustrating,” Booker told B/R. “But it always feels better when we all get back together and get in the gym and start cleaning things up. Looking at the history of who we have around here. The likes of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and a championship coach in Coach Vogel, I trust everybody in here.” -via Bleacher Report / December 23, 2023
A combination of limited availability and figuring out how to utilize the talents available has contributed to the Suns’ abysmal start. “I think we still have to find ways to figure it out,” Booker told B/R. “I think that’s how you tell if you’re a good team or not. It’s when guys are out and guys are down and you still find a way to get it done or at least be more competitive than we are right now.” -via Bleacher Report / December 23, 2023
Duane Rankin: “His shot making is extremely unique.” Frank Vogel on Luka Doncic as Suns face #Mavs on Christmas. Also talked about Jusuf Nurkic (personal) who will rejoin team Tuesday. #Suns -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / December 24, 2023
Brad Townsend: Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (left quad strain) to return vs. Spurs after one-game absence dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… -via Twitter @townbrad / December 23, 2023