Devin Booker was having one of those nights. The Phoenix Suns’ All-Star guard shot the ball efficiently, got to his spots at will and appeared to be in line for one of the most memorable NBA Finals performances in recent history.
By the end of the third quarter, Booker had 38 of his 42 points, tied with former Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson for the second-most points through three periods of a Finals game in the last 25 years. With the Suns leading by six, it seemed they were in line to close with Booker in charge, which would have given them a commanding 3-1 series lead in this championship series.