Tuesday marks the thirdyear anniversary of phoenix suns guard devin booker s 70 point game at td garden in boston, massachusetts on march 24, 2017, booker became the sixth player in nba history to reach the 70 point threshold, joining alltime greats like wilt chamberlain, david robinson, david thompson, elgin baylor and kobe bryant. Devin booker s 70 points for phoenix suns can elevate his stature in league secondyear player is youngest to achieve mark and becoming sixth player in history to achieve feat. Booker joined wilt chamberlain, david robinson, david thompson, elgin baylor and kobe bryant as players to have scored at least 70 points in one. Phoenix, courtesy of a career night from devin booker, were able to chip away at bostons lead but the celtics control of the game was never. A trip back to memory lane will show just how different and controversial. His final stat line, as you might imagine, was ridiculous. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Phoenix suns guard devin booker scores 70 points against the boston celtics on march 24, 2017. Suns devin booker scores 70 points vs boston celtics. Devin booker scores 70 points as suns fall to celtics. For every star in the nba, there is that one game that stands out early. Booker finished 21of40 shooting overall, including 4of11 on 3pointers, and 24of26 from the free throw line.
Mar 25, 2017 phoenix suns guard devin booker had the game of his young career with 70 points against the boston celtics on friday night. Phoenix guard devin booker was in pursuit of a 70point game. Booker, 20, became the youngest player to score 70 and 60 points in a game. Booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player to reach that total, but the boston celtics outlasted the phoenix suns 120 on friday night. Devin booker put 70 points on the celtics, setting a suns franchise record and an nba record for the most points in a game by a player younger than. Devin bookers 70point game by the numbers phoenix suns. Booker joined wilt chamberlain, kobe bryant, david thompson, david robinson and elgin baylor as the nbas 70point scorers. Booker s performance was the first 70point game in suns history. Devin booker scores 70 points but suns lose to celtics on. Mar 25, 2017 devin booker scores 70 points, yes 70 points.
High quality devin booker 70 points gifts and merchandise. Suns devin booker learning to embrace his hispanic. It was only three years ago that phoenix suns star devin booker dropped a mindmelting 70 points over the boston celtics. With less than a minute left in the game, booker became the youngest player ever to score 70 points.
In 2017, he became the youngest player ever to score 70 points in a game. Devin booker scores 70 points, sets suns franchise record highlight. Devin booker scored a phenomenal 70 points in the suns loss to the celtics on friday night at td garden a 20yearold dropped 70. Devin bookers 70 points for phoenix suns can elevate his stature in league secondyear player is youngest to achieve mark and becoming sixth player in history to achieve feat. The then20yearold guard joined an elite group of players who have scored at least 70 points in game, including elvin hayes, wilt chamberlain, david thompson, david robinson and kobe bryant. Phoenix suns devin booker puts paradise valley home up. March 24, 2017 is a date devin booker wont ever forget. Devin booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth player in nba history to reach that total, but the boston celtics got 34 points from isaiah thomas and outlasted the phoenix suns, 120, on. Devin booker talks 70point performance, calls second. Many players around the nba tweeted in shock, and the suns celebrated in the locker room afterwards, even though they just lost the game, 120. Mar 25, 2017 booker scored 51 of his 70 points in the second half, the first nba player to score at least 50 in a half since kobe bryant scored 55 in the second half vs. Three years ago today, devin booker dropped 70 points on.
The phoenix players later commemorated the occasion by posing for a photo with booker holding a sheet of paper with 70 on itan ode to the infamous picture chamberlain took after scoring 100. Booker is just the sixth player in nba history to score 70 or more points in a game. Devin is the only active player with a 70point game, meaning he has the highest scoring careerhigh of any player currently in the. Exactly 27 years later on march 24, 2017, booker broke that record by scoring 70 points. Devin booker obliterated the phoenix suns franchise record of 60 points, scoring 70 in boston.
Mar 25, 2017 devin booker dropped 70 points friday night. Devin booker scores franchiserecord 70 points in loss to. Mar 25, 2017 boston phoenix suns guard devin booker became the sixth player in nba history to score 70 points in a game, accomplishing the feat in friday nights 120 loss to the boston celtics at td garden. Devin booker poured in 70 points against the celtics in 2017, thrusting the suns guard into the national spotlight. Bookers 70point spectacle was the 11th in nba history. On march 24, 2017, booker became the youngest player to score over 60 points in a game, finishing with 70 against the boston celtics. Celtics isaiah thomas not happy how suns, devin booker chased 70 points bostons allstar guard. The suns sold out so that booker could reach 70 points. Who are some under the radar nba players that could score. It also made him the youngest player to ever reach 70 points. Phoenix suns devin booker scores 70 points to create a piece of. Devin booker became just the sixth player in nba history to score 70 points or more friday night at boston, but he couldnt lift the phoenix suns to a win. Phoenix suns guard devin booker is just 20 years old. Devin booker scored 70 points, and who cares if the suns lost.
On march 24, 2017, booker became the sixth player in nba history to reach the 70point threshold, joining alltime greats like wilt chamberlain, david robinson, david thompson, elgin baylor and kobe bryant. Boston phoenix suns guard devin booker became the sixth player in nba history to score 70 points in a game, accomplishing the feat in friday nights 120 loss to the boston celtics at td garden. For devin booker and no fan fair from devon, i think once he gets this make they can calm down. Phoenix suns at boston celtics box score, march 24, 2017. Mar 24, 2017 suns guard devin booker makes history, scores 70 points in loss to celtics. Boston phoenix suns guard devin booker became the sixth player in nba history to score 70 points in a game, accomplishing the feat in friday nights. They knew they were going to win the game, said jon bloom, the longtime.
Was booker the right replacement for lillard in the allstar game. Suns guard devin booker scored 70 points, including 51 in the second half, in the suns 120 loss to boston on friday night, becoming just the sixth nba player ever to reach the mark. Devin booker nba record 28 allstar 3 point contest 2018. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Devin booker of phoenix suns scores 70 points in loss to boston.
Phoenix as a whole shot much better in the second quarter finishing at 61. How devin booker scored 70 points for the phoenix suns. For me among many others moments i remember exactly where i was when devin booker dropped 70 points for the phoenix suns on the boston celtics exactly three years ago on this date. Mar 24, 2020 devin booker poured in 70 points against the celtics in 2017, thrusting the suns guard into the national spotlight. Booker has continued to prove hes one of the leagues most talented bucketgetters, going for 40plus points nine times and 50plus points twice since his historic 70point game.
Dec 02, 2017 whether there should be an asterisk next to bookers 70 or not will forever be debated although in his defense, he is far from the only player to ever score 60 points or more and have his team still lose the game, the important point to take from that game is that devin booker had arrived. He did it and he proud is happy so celtic bitch listen to your crap most points in the league since kobeys 80 one in in 2670. Boston ap the phoenix suns devin booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player in nba history to reach that total, but the boston celtics got 34 points from isaiah thomas and outlasted the visitors 120 on friday night. Devin booker unreal full highlights vs celtics 2017. It was just the 11th game of at least 70 points in league history and booker was only the sixth player to do it. Devin armani booker born october 30, 1996 is an american professional basketball player for the phoenix suns of the national basketball association nba. On this date three years ago, phoenix suns guard devin booker dropped 70 points in a loss to the boston celtics. Phoenix suns point guard devin booker finished friday nights 120 loss to the boston celtics with 70 points for a new suns franchise record. In the fourth game of a sixgame road trip, booker scored 70 points against the celtics, hitting only four threepointers and scoring 51. Boston phoenix suns guard devin booker became the sixth player in nba history to score 70 points in a game, accomplishing the feat in. Booker joined wilt chamberlain, kobe bryant, david thompson, david robinson and elgin baylor as the nbas 70 point scorers. Hes a league pass favorite, and indeed he should be a favorite in phoenix for years to come. Mar 24, 2020 on this day, boston celtics fans got to watch phoenix suns guard devin booker put up a 70 point game while his team lost 120 to boston. Mar 25, 2017 booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player to reach that total, but the boston celtics outlasted the phoenix suns 120 on friday night.
Devin booker scores 70 points, sets suns franchise record. Its weird what they were doing by colin wardhenninger. Devin booker scores 70 points in suns loss, twitter cant. The majority of the sports world, basketball fans in particular, have their. Mar 25, 2017 booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player to reach that total, but the boston celtics outlasted the phoenix suns 120 on friday night david thompson, david robinson and. Devin booker scores 70 points, but boston celtics beat. Remembering the time devin booker dropped 70 points in a. Suns booker scores 70 in loss to the boston celtics. Hes a league pass favorite, and indeed he should be a favorite in phoenix for years. How bookers 70 points in boston can be repeated valley of. Devin booker put himself in the history books with 70 points against the boston celtics on friday night at td garden, setting a franchise record for the phoenix suns for points in a game while. He added eight rebounds and six assists in 45 minutes. Tuesday marks the thirdyear anniversary of phoenix suns guard devin bookers 70point game at td garden in boston, massachusetts. The suns did lose, 120, but bookers performance overshadowed the prioritization of wins and losses the suns held a record of 2251 following this.
Phoenix suns star devin booker has put his paradise valley home on the market. Former uk star devin booker scores 70 points in phoenixs loss at boston. Booker is just the sixth player in nba history to score 70 or. Phoenix suns devin booker puts paradise valley home up for sale. The phoenix suns tried to rally from a 26point hole, but they came up short in the end. Suns guard devin booker makes history, scores 70 points in. Photo by barry chinthe boston globe via getty images with the sports world on hold, cronkite news will take a daily look at this day in sports history and reflect on some of the biggest moments in arizona sports. Phoenix suns secondyear guard devin booker dropped 70 points on friday night and left the twitter world in awe. Booker has continued to prove hes one of the leagues most talented bucketgetters, going for 40plus points nine times and 50plus points twice since his historic 70 point game. Devin booker scored an astounding 70 points to become the sixth different. Devin booker drops 70 points on celtics at garden as boston. Tuesday marks the thirdyear anniversary of phoenix suns guard devin booker s 70 point game at td garden in boston, massachusetts.
Phoenix suns devin booker scores 70 points to create a piece. The suns devin booker scored a franchiserecord and nba seasonhigh 70 points as the celtics defeated the suns 120. Feb 20, 2020 phoenix suns star devin booker has put his paradise valley home on the market. Mar 24, 2020 it was only three years ago that phoenix suns star devin booker dropped a mindmelting 70 points over the boston celtics. Former uk star devin booker scores 70 points in phoenixs. Devin bookers 70point performance one of the greatest ever. Tuesday marks the thirdyear anniversary of phoenix suns guard devin bookers 70point game at td garden in boston, massachusetts on march 24, 2017, booker became the sixth player in nba history to reach the 70point threshold, joining alltime greats like wilt chamberlain, david robinson, david thompson, elgin baylor and kobe bryant. Devin booker scored 70 points on friday, and the numbers dont even seem real.
A former uk basketball star put himself in exclusive company in nba history on friday evening. Mar 25, 2017 phoenix as a whole shot much better in the second quarter finishing at 61. Mar 24, 2017 phoenix suns guard devin booker is just 20 years old. Bookers performance was the first 70point game in suns history, the second 60point game and the sixth. Booker s 70 points is the best outing of the season. Devin booker of phoenix suns scores 70 points in loss to. Boston an hour after fridays historic game, devin booker had wrapped his mind around the accomplishment, but maybe not the names. Who are some under the radar nba players that could score 70. Suns guard devin booker makes history, scores 70 points in loss to celtics. The numbers behind devin bookers historic night phoenix. Phoenixs 20yearold guard devin booker scored a td gardenrecord 70 points in the loss. Booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player to reach that total, but the boston celtics outlasted the phoenix suns 120 on friday night david thompson, david robinson and.
Devin booker is phoenix hes everybody from everywhere, blossoming in the desert, just like this city. Devin booker dropped 70 points against the boston celtics on friday night, setting the phoenix franchise record. Booker simplifies spa and salon management with online booking software. Boston devin booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player in nba history to reach that total, but the boston celtics got 34 points from isaiah thomas and outlasted the phoenix suns 120 on friday night. On this day, boston celtics fans got to watch phoenix suns guard devin booker put up a 70point game while his team lost 120 to boston. Suns devin booker scores 70 points in loss to celtics. Phoenix, a young, scrappy team actually, the youngest starting five in nba history found themselves looking up at a 223 deficit to start the game, with bostons lead peaking at 26 points. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball.
Mar 25, 2017 devin booker unreal full highlights vs celtics 2017. Phoenixs devin booker drops 70 on celtics in loss the. Mar 23, 2018 the phoenix players later commemorated the occasion by posing for a photo with booker holding a sheet of paper with 70 on itan ode to the infamous picture chamberlain took after scoring 100. On phoenix s next possession, booker took the ball in the post and lowered his shoulder into boston guard marcus. Booker became the youngest player in nba history to hit the 70point threshold. I didnt have the opportunity to watch the game live, unfortunately, which is why i think its so unique that this moment still sticks out so vividly in. Phoenix suns point guard devin booker finished friday nights 120 loss to the boston celtics with 70 points for a new suns franchise. Devin bookers 70point explosion against boston made nba. Devin booker scores 70 points, yes 70 points phoenix suns. On march 24, 2017, booker became the sixth player in nba history to reach the 70 point threshold, joining alltime greats like wilt chamberlain, david robinson, david thompson, elgin baylor and kobe bryant. Apr 18, 2020 phoenix suns guard devin booker scores 70 points against the boston celtics on march 24, 2017.
Phoenix suns devin booker scores 70 points to create a. The secondyear suns guard attempted 40 shots six fewer than the rest of his team combined. The 70point game phoenix suns guard devin booker put up friday night against the boston celtics was statistically one of the best ever. Three years ago today, devin booker dropped 70 points on the. Remembering the time devin booker dropped 70 points in a loss. Devin bookers 70 points for phoenix suns can elevate his. Booker scored 51 of his 70 points in the second half, the first nba player to score at least 50 in a half since kobe bryant scored 55 in. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Booker has not dropped 70 points again since that day, but he has still been one of the top scorers in the league. Heres a look at his historic night and what it means for the phoenix suns. Booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player to reach that total, but the boston celtics outlasted the phoenix suns 120 on. He attended moss point high school in moss point, mississippi and played in the 2014 mcdonalds allamerican game, before spending one season playing college basketball for the university.
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