On Friday evening, the Phoenix Suns will play the New Orleans Pelicans (in Louisiana).
Devin Booker had a great start to the game, scoring 25 points in the first quarter.
The former Kentucky standout also made NBA history.
According to NBA.com/Stats, Devin Booker now has five 25-point quarters in his career, trailing only Stephen Curry (8).
Steph Curry – 8
Devin Booker – 5
Kobe Bryant / Damian Lillard – 4
Klay Thompson / Joel Embiid – 3″
In 31 games, Booker averaged 26.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.8 assists, while shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.9% from three.
The Suns are the Western Conference’s eighth seed, with a 22-18 record through 40 games.
They are 7-3 in their previous ten games and currently on a three-game winning streak.
Most recently, the Suns defeated the Sacramento Kings 119-117.
In 38 minutes of play, Booker had 16 points, four rebounds, and 11 assists, shooting 5/14 from the field and 1/3 from three.
The three-time NBA All-Star is in his ninth season, all with the Suns.
In 561 games, he has averaged 24.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, while shooting 46.2% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range.