Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker (Photo by Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)
When Devin Booker’s clutch 3-pointer found its target, stopping the clock with 1.5 seconds remaining, Phoenix Suns fans immediately celebrated — and then lamented the time remaining.
Understandable, given Luka Doncic’s propensity for late-game heroics.
The Suns survived, though, as Doncic’s 33-footer went 33 1/2 feet, bounding off the back rim to secure Phoenix’s 11th victory in 19 games.
There were some obvious keys in the Phoenix Suns’ 109-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, but some under-the-radar events are worth discussion, too.
These subjects played vital roles, even when juxtaposed with Chris Paul’s huge game and the game winner from Booker (who looked like an All-Star, right?