The Phoenix Suns 🔥 soared over the New Orleans Pelicans 🦅 with a 124-111 victory at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Monday! With this win, the Suns keep their hopes alive for a top-six finish in the Western Conference, aiming for a direct playoff spot. 🎯
Devin Booker was absolutely on fire! 🔥 Shooting an impressive 19-for-28 from the field, he racked up a staggering 52 points, making him the top scorer on the court. 🏀 This isn't the first time Booker has tormented the Pelicans; he has scored over 50 points in his last three games against them, leading the Suns to three consecutive victories. 🌟
Booker's explosive scoring is the real deal, but the Pelicans might need to rethink their defense strategy. 🤔 It's risky business trying to close in on a team featuring sharpshooters like Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, who can all nail those off-the-dribble shots. 🎯 However, that's exactly what the Pelicans did in the first half, and it didn't end well for them. 😬
With the Suns heating up and Booker leading the charge, the Western Conference just got a lot more interesting! 🔥 Stay tuned to see if they can clinch that coveted playoff spot. 🌄
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NBA highlights on April 1: Booker preys on Pelicans with 52 points
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