Former Kentucky guard Devin Booker scored 45 points last night to lead the Suns to a 129-124 win over the Clippers.
The win gives Phoenix a 2-1 series lead over Los Angeles.
For Booker, his 45 points are the most points scored in an NBA Playoff game so far this season.
4⃣5⃣ POINTS.
Book with the most points scored by any player in this year’s @NBA Playoffs so far
This was his 5th-career 40+ point postseason game — tying Charles Barkley for the most in franchise history! pic.twitter.com/u9cBgNdx6C
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 21, 2023
Devin Booker followed his 38-point Game 2 with 45 MORE in Game 3
45 PTS, 6 REB, 3 STL, 18-29 FGM@Suns now lead 2-1 in Round 1… Game 4 of PHX/LAC is Saturday, 3:30 PM ET on TNT. pic.twitter.com/fz6Imhe1dC
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2023
