Devin Booker Erupts for 38 Points in Game 2 As Suns Even Series With Clippers

• The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 on Tuesday night
• The Suns evened the best-of-seven series at one game apiece
• Devin Booker powered the Suns with his brilliant third-quarter display

Devin Booker reminded everyone that he is still the main man of the Phoenix Suns.

He scored 38 points against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2, helping the Suns record a 123-109 victory on Tuesday night.

Action now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3, with the series now tied at 1-1.

Booker leads Suns fightback

Booker sent Phoenix fans into a frenzy when he buried a 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer to tie the score at 59.

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He then caught fire in the third quarter, scoring 18 of his 38 points during that period. He shot 7 of 8 from the field, helping Phoenix grab a 92-87 lead entering the fourth quarter, per ESPN.

The Suns took care of business in the final 12 minutes, as they never trailed during that stretch.

Durant paid tribute to Booker after the game, saying:

“He's an all-around player. He can do everything at an elite level on a basketball court.”

Phoenix's starters step up

Durant can do great things on the court as well. He stuffed the stat sheet in Game 2, finishing with 25 points, six rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and one steal.

The Suns used a balanced attack to defeat the Clippers. All five of their starters scored in double figures. Torrey Craig, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton dropped 17, 16, and 14 points, respectively.

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The win did not come easy for the Suns, who trailed by 13 points midway through the second quarter.

They managed to claw their way back into the game, ending the first half on a 23-10 run.

It was a disappointing defeat for the Clippers, who got strong performances from Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook.

Leonard scored 31 points after exploding for 38 in Game 1. Westbrook dropped 28 points in Game 2.

Cavs level series

Sports Brief recently reported on the Cavs' win over the Knicks in Game 2 of their series.

Darius Garland starred for Cleveland, scoring 32 points in the 107-90 win.

Caris LeVert provided firepower off the bench, recording 24 points against New York.