Devin Booker

Devin Booker scored a season-high 58 points and Chris Paul canned a crucial 3-pointer late as the Phoenix Suns rallied from 24 points down in the third ...

McCollum scored 24 points before halftime to lead all scorers while Valanciunas had 10 points and eight rebounds for the Pelicans. The Pelicans led by nine before a pair of free throws by Landry Shamet allowed Phoenix to pull within 34-27 after 12 minutes of play. Phoenix retook the lead for the first time since late in the opening quarter on Paul’s 3-pointer with 5:24 to play. New Orleans pulled to within 111-109 on a driving layup by Zion Williamson with 3:06 remaining. New Orleans was missing Brandon Ingram (left great toe contusion). New Orleans has dropped three straight games.

Devin Booker scored a season-high 58 points as the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 24-point deficit in the third quarter to overcome the visiting New Orleans .

"It is not enjoyable." I just wanted to come off and set the tone," Booker said after the game. "You got to give respect when it is due," Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said. Sheesh, you just try not to get caught watching." I am serious." Now the series is 2-2 for the season.

CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas were hot early, combining for 25 of the team's 34 first-quarter points. Dyson Daniels, Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado ...

CJ McCollum had 27 points but 24 of them came in the first half. Of course, the Pelicans deserve some blame in the loss too. As fans in New Orleans know, the Pelicans do way more damage than most in the lane and this night was no different, as they outscored the Suns 48-34 in the paint. The Suns whipped the Pelicans 17-5 in second chance points. The Pelicans shot a grand total of 13 free throws. So that kind of shows you how the game went tonight.” “I don’t feel like he gets the same whistle that we see for other star players, I don’t feel like it’s the same for him. What was more irksome, the Pelicans — and Williamson in particular — didn’t receive similar consideration after taking on contact. “Look at the game tonight. Considering the fact that he rarely shoots outside of the paint, I feel like he should get more free throws. Booker’s 58 points is the most ever scored against the New Orleans franchise. After falling behind by eight points out of the gates, New Orleans quickly turned things around and proceeded to do very little wrong.

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored a season-high 58 points, using one of the best scoring efforts of his career to nearly single-handedly push the Phoenix Suns ...

Booker scored 20 points in the third, willing his team back into contention. Suns: C Deandre Ayton (left ankle) missed a second straight game. ... Missed 13 3-pointers in a row at one point during the first half. This effort was even more impressive because it brought the Suns back from a 24-point deficit in the second half. ... Hosted a 42nd straight sellout crowd. Paul finished with 18 points and eight assists. The three-time All-Star made 21 of 35 shots, including 6 of 12 3-pointers. ... Had a 48-34 advantage in points in the paint. Phoenix tied it at 99 with 7:04 left on Josh Okogie's free throw. The Suns won their second straight game while the Pelicans have dropped three in a row. Booker scored 22 points before the break on 8-of-13 shooting, but the rest of the Suns shot just 8 of 31 from the field. Booker scored a stunning 25 points in a row for the Suns before Okogie's two free throws, making just about everything he tossed toward the rim as the home crowd roared.

Devin Booker and the Suns hosted the New Orleans Pelicans as he managed to score 58 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists while the Suns were down by 24.

Zion Williamson was Booker's counterweight as he took the Pelicans with 30 points and McCollum added 27. Today's game is the second time this season that he's scored over 50 points. [Suns](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/phoenix-suns.html) hosted the [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/new-orleans-pelicans.html) as he managed to score 58 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists while the Suns were down by 24.