Devin Booker Reveals Theory Why Phoenix Suns Lost To San Antonio Spurs After 25-Point Blowout

Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker
Mar 25, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks up the court in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

While many expected the Phoenix Suns to get the easy win over the San Antonio Spurs, the opposite happened just recently. All-Star guard Devin Booker has some insight how this happened, even after his team held a 25-point lead at one point of the game.

After getting a massive 131-106 win against San Antonio over the weekend, the Suns have lost to them in a close 104-102 game. In this contest, though, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama didn’t suit up for his team due to a sprained ankle.
Phoenix Suns, Devin BookerMar 23, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
The Suns saw Booker lead the way with 36 points, six rebounds, and four assists in almost 40 minutes on the court. Kevin Durant added 29 points on 70 percent shooting from the field and 66 percent from deep, while adding eight rebounds and six assists.

 

San Antonio, on the other hand, had a big night from Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell when they both dropped 26 points. Zach Collins contributed 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists to help the Spurs get the win against Phoenix.

Devin Booker Shares Reason Why Phoenix Suns Lost To a Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs Team

Phoenix Suns, Devin BookerMar 25, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks up the court in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
After the game, the Suns’ All-Star guard spoke to reporters and shared his thoughts on why Phoenix lost to the Spurs. In a video posted by Duane Rankin on X:

Booker’s reaction to the loss somehow validates San Antonio as a promising team with talented pieces in its roster. Even without leading Rookie of the Year-candidate Wembanyama on the floor, the Spurs were able to defeat a Phoenix team filled with superstars.
Phoenix Suns, Devin BookerMar 25, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports
With the regular season coming to an end soon, every game is a must-win for Booker and the Suns. Otherwise, they would end up as disappointments after assembling a roster full of All-Star talent.
Phoenix Suns, Devin BookerMar 25, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports