Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker made another All-Star appearance this afternoon for Team USA’s “Stars” squad. He played a three-game roundrobin against Team World and Team Stripes, and finished 2-1 overall to win the event.
The first game against Team World went to overtime, where Booker and company were able to secure a 5-3 victory after a Scottie Barnes three. They lost at the buzzer to Team Stripes, who they would end up facing in the third and final “Championship” game.
Game 1 Line: 5 points, 4 assists, 1 rebound, 2-5 FG in 9 minutes, +12
Game 2 Line: 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1-3 FG in 9 minutes, -1
Game 3 Line: 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2-5 FG in 9 minutes, +22
FINAL LINE: 12 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 5-13 FG in 27 minutes, +33
Devin Booker strarted for Team USA, alongside Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, Anthony Edwards, and Jalen Duren.
He connected on his first three point attempt, then missed his next two. Booker had a nice dime to Ant, picking up their chemistry for the Olympic run as teammates.
Devin Booker got high praise from NBC’s broadcast, crediting him for Team USA’s Olympic Gold Medal as an “unsung hero” for the defense and smaller role he took on offensively.
He was one of the first ones subbed out as Scottie Barnes and Jalen Johnson made their debuts.
In his second stint, he got another bucket, a board and dropped three more dimes as the game was winding down. He closed the overtime game out with a win to secure game one for Team Stars.
Team Stars advanced to the All-Star Game finals after Team Stripes defeated Team World with a game-winner from Kawhi Leonard.
In the Finals’ opening moments, Devin Booker drilled a three early to open the scoring.
Book had a nice dime on the move to Maxey for a score, then followed that up with this work in the paint. In typical Book fashion, he didn’t rush or force anything and played steady throughout.
Booker and Team Stars secured the championship in a blowout, winning 47-21. A stark difference from the first three games, which all came down to the final possession(s). A solid showing for Devin Booker. He didn’t win MVP (Anthony Edwards took the honors) but he took on that “Olympic Book” role again to help his team take the win(s).
It’s been quite an eventful weekend for Book, as he finished second in the three-point contest yesterday.
Get ready for the 2027 NBA All-Star Game, Suns fans. We’ll be hosting it in our backyard here in DT PHX.
