In a high-scoring game, Luka Doncic and Devin Booker put on impressive performances. Luka scored 41 points in the first half for the Mavericks against the Hawks, while Devin Booker scored 37 points in the first half for the Suns against the Pacers. The Suns ultimately won 132-109, with Booker finishing the game with 46 points. The game saw a strong performance from Booker, who outscored the Mavericks in the third quarter, and the Suns went on to win their seventh straight game. Luka's exceptional performance was noted by various sources, with him being compared to other top scorers in recent games. The Suns' victory solidifies their position as a major force in the Western playoffs.
Rivals are going off tonight ๐ฅ (not against each other) Luka Doncic after 3 quarters: 57 Points 77% FG 7/11 3PM Devin Booker after 3 quarters: 52 PTS 65% FG 6/9 3PM https://t.co/X78JuBwvjt
57 for Luka 50 for Booker both games in 3rd quarter
Luka now has 55 PTS (20/25 FG) in 30 MINS!! https://t.co/pO701YXOgC
Booker and Luka fighting to have the better night Booker has 37 at halftime, Luka with 41 at halftime https://t.co/v9QTtcnGuR
Luka cooking with 41 points at halftime ๐ฏ (via @NBATV) https://t.co/nB2ueehf3N
Luka Doncic at the half: 41 points 5 rebounds 4 assists 16/21 FGM 5/8 3PM Is Luka going to hit 60+ points tonight? https://t.co/TCE44bALTt
This move from Devin Booker is CRAZY ๐คฏ He has 37 points at halftime! https://t.co/v5QDol7mK7
Devin Booker scored 29 in a quarter and he didn't even have the highest scoring first half of the night. Sheeesh Luka. What a wild scoring week.....and it's not over yet.
Both players at halftime in their respective games: Devin Booker: 37 points on 12/18 shooting, 18 minutes Luka Doncic: 41 points on 16/21 shooting, 22 minutes https://t.co/wvZxMlNR0Z
This move from Devin Booker is CRAZY ๐คฏ Heโs got 37 points at halftime https://t.co/v5QDol7mK7
Doncic with 41 at the half (vs hawks) Booker with 37 at the half (vs Pacers_
Luka Donฤiฤ joins Donovan Mitchell as the only players in our database (since 1996-97) to post a 41/5/4 stat line or better in a single half ๐ณ #Mavs โน #MFFL https://t.co/Ec5IZL5y0p
Devin Booker at the half: 37 points 3 rebounds 12/18 FGM 5/7 3PM Is Book gonna hit 60+ points tonight? https://t.co/jQ62m2lMsc
Luka is now projected to score 61.5 points tonight ๐คฏ Book is at 53.5 Use code โDUNKโ to play ๐ Link: https://t.co/cJbBicyGOJ https://t.co/BhZ5FQXPk6
Devin Booker with an UNREAL first half๐ณ โช๏ธ37 PTS โช๏ธ12-18 FG โช๏ธ5 3PM โช๏ธ8-9 FT Suns lead the Pacers 80-70. https://t.co/FyiVRSczIk
Luka Doncic's 41-point first half tonight ... - ties the third-most points in a first half in the last 25 seasons ... ... BUT IS ONLY THE SECOND-MOST IN A FIRST HALF THIS WEEK. (KAT had 44 on Monday.)
Luka is the second player this week to drop more than 40 before halftime. Thatโs bananas.
Luka Doncic 41 PT 16-21 FG 4-4 FT 5-8 3P 5/0 RB 4 AS 0 BL 1 ST 3 TO 0 PF 21 MN (End 2nd*, Hawks)
Devin Booker's 29-point first quarter tonight ... - ties most points in any quarter in the NBA this season (Embiid had 29 in a third quarter vs. Washington on Nov. 6) - was the NBA's highest-scoring first quarter since Kevin Love had 34 vs. Portland on Nov. 23, 2016
41 at the half for Luka in Atlanta. #Mavericks
Luka Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points Hawks and Mavs are tied at 66-66.
41 for Luka at the half in Atlanta
LUKA. 37 in the first half! https://t.co/hh1wp1EVEe
Luka has 37. Book has 31. Not even halftime yet in either game.
LUKA UP TO 34 IN THE 1ST HALF ๐คฏ Still over 3 minutes left in the 2Q... Mavs-Hawks | #NBARivalsWeek Live on NBA TV | https://t.co/VOhuWg9Bwr https://t.co/a9YxuOAYZg
LUKA 3 FOR 30 ๐ฏ ...in the 1H Mavs-Hawks | #NBARivalsWeek Live on NBA TV | https://t.co/VOhuWg9Bwr https://t.co/fZd4YCU9PE
Devin Booker has 31 points in 13 minutes of playing time?!!
Luka's up to 25 PTS early in the 2Q โผ๏ธ Mavs-Hawks | #NBARivalsWeek Live on NBA TV | https://t.co/VOhuWg9Bwr https://t.co/yiekoqBk58
Luka uses the handle to get to his spot and knocks down the middy early in Atlanta ๐ฅ Mavs-Hawks | #NBARivalsWeek Live on NBA TV | https://t.co/VOhuWg9Bwr https://t.co/o0R1Fm4vNB
LUKA MAGIC ๐ช ICE TRAE ๐ฅถ #NBARivalsWeek continues with this cross-conference showdown! ๐บ Mavs-Hawks, 7pm/et on NBA TV https://t.co/ErpkNcXoSZ
Devin Booker scored 22 of his 46 PTS in the 3rd quarter of the Suns 7th straight win! 46 PTS | 7 REB | 6 3PT | 74% FG https://t.co/ZrTtpSIMdH
Devin Booker drops 46 points as Suns beat Mavericks comfortably #DallasMavericks #DevinBooker #PhoenixSuns https://t.co/HHNr8nJvNH
Devin Booker went on a tear in Dallas as the Suns came out on top in their #NBARivalsWeek matchup with the Mavs ๐๏ธ 46 PTS 6 3PM 7 REB 73% FG https://t.co/c4imEFCKhk
Devin Booker went on a tear in Dallas as the Suns' came out on top in their #NBARivalsWeek matchup with the Mavs ๐๏ธ 46 PTS 6 3PM 7 REB 73% FG https://t.co/6URuDYdxeg
Mavericks react to Devin Booker's 46 points and the Suns' 132-109 win over the Mavericks. Said Luka: "He destroyed us." https://t.co/OlgAX1Qf8L
The Suns outscore the Mavs 75-51 in the 2nd half to grab the W. ๐๐ฅ https://t.co/8YrQdqn6uE
The Suns are rolling. Seven in a row after routing Dallas 132-109. Devin Booker had 46. The Suns are 26-18.
Devin Booker was on FIRE in the Suns' win vs. the Mavericks ๐ฅ โช๏ธ46 PTS โช๏ธ17-23 FG โช๏ธ6-10 3PT โช๏ธ7 REB Phoenix has won seven straight games. https://t.co/UpNf2dkxLI
Devin Booker is feeling it ๐ฎโ๐จ (via @NBATV) https://t.co/uKOJxV5hIS
Devin Booker cannot be stopped ๐คฏ Heโs up to 46 points on the night! ๐ฅ: @Suns https://t.co/quzoh7Yh6F
HE CAN'T MISS โผ๏ธ Booker connects from beyond the arc for 46 PTS! #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/UfBapdxWLc
Devin Booker sinks the mid-range jumper for 40 PTS ๐ฏ #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/FRkfdTCWcy
Devin Booker outscored the Mavericks in the third quarter ๐ณ D Book: 22 PTS Mavs: 20 PTS (via @NBA) https://t.co/rtuXgMAlct
Devin Booker outscored the Mavericks in the third quarter ๐ณ D-Book: 22 PTS Mavs: 20 PTS (via @NBA) https://t.co/rtuXgMAlct
Devin Booker in the 3Q: 22 points Dallas in the 3Q: 20 points https://t.co/zLCIpTzl6v
the Suns have destroyed the Mavericks in the third quarter. they are about to win 7 in a row. not sure they can win the title, but they are going to be a major force in the West playoffs.
Mavericks can give Luka plenty of rest in the fourth if they want to. They are down 100-78 after three quarters. The Suns simply throttled the Mavericks from the middle of the second quarter on. Since it was 54-40, Dallas, it's been Suns, 60-24.
DEVIN BOOKER HAS 20 PTS IN THE 3Q ๐คฏ #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/N5VnfIzwq4
18 pt devin booker 3rd qtr https://t.co/MqimIqgrU8
At one point, the Mavericks were up 54-40. The Suns have gone on a crushing 38-9 blitz since. They are up 78-63 with 6:30 left in the third.
KD finishes through contact to cap a 23-4 Suns run! #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/fZY8lXfmUX
Luka makes it look easy on #PhantomCam ๐ฏ #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/mkkEyPLQvL
Luka Doncic (24 PTS) couldn't miss in the 1H ๐ฅ The Mavs lead 58-57 going into halftime! #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/mbreTsjsR8
Luka's big half has the Mavs up 1 on the Suns at halftime. ๐ https://t.co/32E11sfhI9
National TV audience getting a good one tonight. Mavericks up 58-57 at halftime as Suns go on a 27-12 blitz to close out the second quarter. Booker with 16 points, Luka with 24.
Luka Doncic connects from downtown for 22 PTS in the 1H ๐ฏ #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/dBU5C2dMJ0
Luka Doncic steps back for his third 3-pointer of the half! #NBARivalsWeek Suns-Mavericks | Live on ABC https://t.co/Y8iP45TQgX