LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Devin Booker made a turnaround jumper over Paul George as time expired, capping a 35-point performance and giving the Phoenix Suns a 117-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.The Suns improved to 3-0 in the bubble as they chase a playoff spot.
Kawhi Leonard had tied the game with two free throws with 31.3 seconds to go. Ricky Rubio missed a shot after that and Ivica Zubac got the rebound, but he threw a bad pass that Mikal Bridges stole to give the Suns another chance.Booker dribbled left before being cut off by Leonard.
He turned the other direction and shot as George was closing, then crashed to the court as his teammates surrounded him to celebrate the victory.After setting a franchise record by.