It’s ultimately unclear, as to how much additional motivation competitors harbor during past-season NBA Finals rematches, but with his franchise requiring wins regardless — on “Devin Booker Day,” no less — Phoenix’s All-Star likely arrived with all the edge he needed on March 24, 2025. With the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense somewhat cued in on Phoenix's late-game strategy, Booker takes matters into his own hands, speeding towards midcourt to retrieve an inbounds outlet with two different white-jerseyed resistors hot on his trail. As adept as any in the art of getting to his “spot,” Booker seemingly defies gravity, sequencing a pump of the brakes with a double-sidestep dribble before presenting himself as the hero through a game-clinching pull-up middy. Later admitting the play design to actually be an Olympics-style call for his All-Star partner in crime, Booker harshly reminded the Bucks of who ranks atop the NBA in game-winning, final-second field goals since 2016-17. Temporarily allowing the Phoenix Suns to enjoy the Play-In Tournament’s inside track, Booker dazzled through a 19-point, seven-rebound, 12-assist showing. · Mar 25, 2025