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Devin Booker's Buzzer-Beater Pushes Suns to Fourth Straight Win

Phoenix edges Milwaukee 108-106 as Kevin Durant scores 38 and Booker delivers a clutch shot to keep Suns in the play-in race.

Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) takes a shot over Toronto Raptors center Colin Castleton (11) during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) attempts a shot after being fouled by Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry (25) as forward Patrick Williams (44) looks on in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) scrambles from loose ball against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) goes to the basket against \Brooklyn Nets forward Maxwell Lewis (27) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Devin Booker hit a 20-foot jumper with 1.7 seconds left to secure a 108-106 victory for the Suns over the Bucks.
  • Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 38 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in the team's fourth consecutive win.
  • The Suns remain tied with the Dallas Mavericks for the final Western Conference play-in spot with eight games left in the season.
  • Phoenix dominated the boards with a 52-36 rebounding advantage, aided by strong contributions from role players like Ryan Dunn.
  • This game marked Suns coach Mike Budenholzer's first matchup against the Bucks since his 2023 firing, adding extra significance to the win.