Booker barely misses his 1st regular-season triple-double, still leads Suns past Clippers 114-103

Booker Nearly Records First Regular-Season Triple-Double

Devin Booker scored 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out nine assists as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 114-103, marking their second win against Los Angeles in three days.

Suns Maintain Control in Final Quarter

Phoenix maintained the lead throughout the fourth quarter. With 2:59 remaining, Booker's three-point play helped the Suns fend off a Clippers rally that had cut the deficit to five.

Booker's Career Milestone Just Missed

Booker fell just short of his first regular-season triple-double in his 11-year, 683-game career, missing a tenth assist after re-entering the game with 7:41 left. His only triple-double came in the 2021 Western Conference finals, also against the Clippers.

Key Performances from Both Teams

Mark Williams added 19 points for the Suns, who have won four of their last five games.
Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 21 points and 15 rebounds.
John Collins contributed 19 points during Los Angeles' fourth consecutive defeat.
James Harden recorded 13 points and 13 assists but struggled from beyond the arc, going 2 of 10 on three-point attempts.

Recent Matchups and Injuries

The Suns previously beat the Clippers 115-102 on Thursday, making this the third meeting between the rivals this season, with Phoenix leading 2-1.

Jalen Green needed help off the court in the first quarter’s final minute due to a presumed re-injury of his right hamstring, an injury that had sidelined him for Phoenix’s first eight games.

Author's Summary

Devin Booker nearly achieved his first regular-season triple-double as the Suns secured their second win against the Clippers in three days, fueled by consistent team performances and critical plays late in the game.

Newsday — 2025-11-09