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Devin Booker on Mike Budenholzer’s rotations: ‘Last eight years of my career, I played the first 12 minutes’
Then again, Booker just recently brought up how his minutes used to play out after a 13-point effort on 5-of-13 shooting in Friday’s 114-113 escape at Dallas. “Probably the last eight years of my career, I played the first 12 minutes,” Booker said. “Trying to find a rhythm, but at the same time, set guys up. It’ll come.”
Source: Arizona Republic
Source: Arizona Republic
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
What we learned from Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns topping Utah Jazz in #EmiratesNBACup
group play without injured Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 10:25 AM
What we learned from Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns topping Utah Jazz in #EmiratesNBACup
group play without injured Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 10:25 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“As soon as they went to go double, I knew that ball was coming to me.”
Suns rookie Ryan Dunn on corner 3 off Devin Booker find to give Suns 114-103 lead with 2:04 left.
On rookie Oso Ighodaro career-high 12 rebound after having 11 total in first 5 games.
“He’s a dog.” #Suns pic.x.com/IcIVeZ5rX3 – 1:01 AM
“As soon as they went to go double, I knew that ball was coming to me.”
Suns rookie Ryan Dunn on corner 3 off Devin Booker find to give Suns 114-103 lead with 2:04 left.
On rookie Oso Ighodaro career-high 12 rebound after having 11 total in first 5 games.
“He’s a dog.” #Suns pic.x.com/IcIVeZ5rX3 – 1:01 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Mike Budenholzer has made a pretty significant impact on Phoenix. – 11:31 PM
Mike Budenholzer has made a pretty significant impact on Phoenix. – 11:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about Suns-Jazz and a bounce-back night for Book! Get in here:
youtube.com/live/DYDngEVje… – 11:28 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk about Suns-Jazz and a bounce-back night for Book! Get in here:
youtube.com/live/DYDngEVje… – 11:28 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz lose 120-112 in NBA Cup action. Suns got up 12 after 1Q and the game basically stayed there all night.
Booker: 31 points. Collins: 29 points. Clarkson: 16/8/5. Jazz: 125 DRtg. – 11:17 PM
Jazz lose 120-112 in NBA Cup action. Suns got up 12 after 1Q and the game basically stayed there all night.
Booker: 31 points. Collins: 29 points. Clarkson: 16/8/5. Jazz: 125 DRtg. – 11:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 120, UTA 112
Booker: 31 Pts, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 11-20 FG, 5-9 3P
Beal: 24 Pts, 4 Ast, 8-15 FG
Plumlee: 15 Pts, 14 Reb, 6-9 FG
Allen: 15 Pts, 5-10 FG, 4-9 3P
Collins: 29-11-4-3, 12-19 FG – 11:17 PM
Final: PHX 120, UTA 112
Booker: 31 Pts, 4 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 11-20 FG, 5-9 3P
Beal: 24 Pts, 4 Ast, 8-15 FG
Plumlee: 15 Pts, 14 Reb, 6-9 FG
Allen: 15 Pts, 5-10 FG, 4-9 3P
Collins: 29-11-4-3, 12-19 FG – 11:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Devin Booker tonight:
30 PTS
2 STL
2 BLK
5 3P
Suns get their first win without KD. pic.x.com/x0yUbbjNqE – 11:09 PM 
Devin Booker tonight:
30 PTS
2 STL
2 BLK
5 3P
Suns get their first win without KD. pic.x.com/x0yUbbjNqE – 11:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3 falling down over George, crowd cheers, crowd leaving. Suns up 117-106 with 1:06 left. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Booker 3 falling down over George, crowd cheers, crowd leaving. Suns up 117-106 with 1:06 left. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker finds Dunn for corner 3.
Suns up 114-103 with 1:42 left in the game. #Suns – 11:06 PM
Booker finds Dunn for corner 3.
Suns up 114-103 with 1:42 left in the game. #Suns – 11:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Armani Booker cooking.
Getting open catch-and-shoot 3s off screens and movement. Has 27, going 4-of-7 from 3.
Suns up 110-98 with 3:13 left in game. #Suns – 11:03 PM
Devin Armani Booker cooking.
Getting open catch-and-shoot 3s off screens and movement. Has 27, going 4-of-7 from 3.
Suns up 110-98 with 3:13 left in game. #Suns – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 64, UTA 49
Booker: 12 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Beal: 13 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-10 FG, 3-5 3P
Plumlee: 6 Pts, 7 Reb, 3-3 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 3-4 FG
Collins: 13 Pts, 4 Reb, 6-11 FG – 10:01 PM
Halftime: PHX 64, UTA 49
Booker: 12 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Beal: 13 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-10 FG, 3-5 3P
Plumlee: 6 Pts, 7 Reb, 3-3 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 3-4 FG
Collins: 13 Pts, 4 Reb, 6-11 FG – 10:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker had his mind made up way before shooting it that he was going to shoot it.
Has 11 on 4-of-4 shooting. Suns 51-38. #Suns – 9:53 PM
Booker had his mind made up way before shooting it that he was going to shoot it.
Has 11 on 4-of-4 shooting. Suns 51-38. #Suns – 9:53 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker baited that pass inside to set up his block like a safety working a QB’s eyes – 9:52 PM
Booker baited that pass inside to set up his block like a safety working a QB’s eyes – 9:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns 33 Jazz 21 after one.
Suns have played nine guys already with Monte Morris seeing first action since Nov. 2 against Portland.
Beal and Booker 9 each. #Suns #EmiratesNBACup – 9:35 PM
Suns 33 Jazz 21 after one.
Suns have played nine guys already with Monte Morris seeing first action since Nov. 2 against Portland.
Beal and Booker 9 each. #Suns #EmiratesNBACup – 9:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 33, UTA 21
Booker: 9 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-3 FG
Beal: 9 Pts, 3-8 FG, 3-5 3P
Plumlee: 4 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-2 FG
Collins: 9 Pts, 4-7 FG – 9:34 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 33, UTA 21
Booker: 9 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-3 FG
Beal: 9 Pts, 3-8 FG, 3-5 3P
Plumlee: 4 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-2 FG
Collins: 9 Pts, 4-7 FG – 9:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns up 28-16 and Devin Booker is looking good. He’s up to 9 points and 3 assists on 3-of-3 shooting. Suns are 4-for-6 from deep and holding Utah to 7-of-18 shooting overall – 9:27 PM
Suns up 28-16 and Devin Booker is looking good. He’s up to 9 points and 3 assists on 3-of-3 shooting. Suns are 4-for-6 from deep and holding Utah to 7-of-18 shooting overall – 9:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker blow by.
Will Hardy immediate timeout. Suns up 6-4 with 8:42 left in 1st quarter. #Suns #EmiratesNBACup – 9:16 PM
Booker blow by.
Will Hardy immediate timeout. Suns up 6-4 with 8:42 left in 1st quarter. #Suns #EmiratesNBACup – 9:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns starting lineup at Jazz.
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Ryan Dunn
Mason Plumlee #Suns #EmiratesNBACup – 8:36 PM
Suns starting lineup at Jazz.
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Ryan Dunn
Mason Plumlee #Suns #EmiratesNBACup – 8:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s unfortunate. He’s had a great summer. We’ve said a bunch of times how excited we are about Collin and him being a part of our program. We feel like he’s somebody that can help us in NBA games.” Mike Budenholzer on Collin Gillespie.
Out 4 weeks w/right ankle fracture. #Suns pic.x.com/KNpyobLDXA – 8:26 PM
“It’s unfortunate. He’s had a great summer. We’ve said a bunch of times how excited we are about Collin and him being a part of our program. We feel like he’s somebody that can help us in NBA games.” Mike Budenholzer on Collin Gillespie.
Out 4 weeks w/right ankle fracture. #Suns pic.x.com/KNpyobLDXA – 8:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I think that’s the wrong word to use. I’m going to scold him after this.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Jazz coach Will Hardy, who called him a mentor he “feared” when describing their time in San Antonio. Said Budenholzer gave him great advice.
“I’m stealing from him.” #Suns pic.x.com/iZubVffLAp – 8:03 PM
“I think that’s the wrong word to use. I’m going to scold him after this.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Jazz coach Will Hardy, who called him a mentor he “feared” when describing their time in San Antonio. Said Budenholzer gave him great advice.
“I’m stealing from him.” #Suns pic.x.com/iZubVffLAp – 8:03 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Just got a copy of @DavidGrzyTV’s new book. Thanks for sending, David. Excited to read it
Preorder here: amazon.com/Big-Story-Oral… pic.x.com/RABq0zVkWu – 7:53 PM 
Just got a copy of @DavidGrzyTV’s new book. Thanks for sending, David. Excited to read it
Preorder here: amazon.com/Big-Story-Oral… pic.x.com/RABq0zVkWu – 7:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll see how he feels in the morning. Hopefully it’s short term. I don’t think it’s one thing.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Jusuf Nurkic.
Said rookie Oso Ighodaro will “play an expaned role.”
Saw action 2nd half Sunday when Nurkic only played 1st half vs. Kings. #Suns pic.x.com/4eMXNoGyh9 – 7:49 PM
“We’ll see how he feels in the morning. Hopefully it’s short term. I don’t think it’s one thing.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Jusuf Nurkic.
Said rookie Oso Ighodaro will “play an expaned role.”
Saw action 2nd half Sunday when Nurkic only played 1st half vs. Kings. #Suns pic.x.com/4eMXNoGyh9 – 7:49 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Blood in the Garden is out today in paperback form, for anyone interested in a holiday gift for the basketball fan/literary buff in your life. I really continue to appreciate everyone’s love and support for the book. pic.x.com/IUPSgHpAF3 – 11:53 AM 
Blood in the Garden is out today in paperback form, for anyone interested in a holiday gift for the basketball fan/literary buff in your life. I really continue to appreciate everyone’s love and support for the book. pic.x.com/IUPSgHpAF3 – 11:53 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll learn from it and get better.”
Mike Budenholzer after Suns OT loss to Kings. #Suns pic.x.com/PAk82RtRTT – 1:40 AM
“We’ll learn from it and get better.”
Mike Budenholzer after Suns OT loss to Kings. #Suns pic.x.com/PAk82RtRTT – 1:40 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer said there’s no update on Bradley Beal at this time. With Jusuf Nurkic, he was dealing with the soreness coming in, tried to tough it out and could go in the second half – 10:57 PM
Mike Budenholzer said there’s no update on Bradley Beal at this time. With Jusuf Nurkic, he was dealing with the soreness coming in, tried to tough it out and could go in the second half – 10:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ryan Dunn fills in Kevin Durant’s spot in the starting lineup tonight. Mike Budenholzer has talked about how much he likes Royce O’Neale with that second unit, so they’re keeping that intact – 7:33 PM
Ryan Dunn fills in Kevin Durant’s spot in the starting lineup tonight. Mike Budenholzer has talked about how much he likes Royce O’Neale with that second unit, so they’re keeping that intact – 7:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer said Jusuf Nurkic (left ankle soreness) will do his pregame warmup and they’ll make a decision on him – 6:18 PM
Mike Budenholzer said Jusuf Nurkic (left ankle soreness) will do his pregame warmup and they’ll make a decision on him – 6:18 PM
More on this storyline
Phoenix ran 38.4 pick-and-rolls per 100 possessions last season with a non-center as the screener, 19th in the NBA according to Second Spectrum. As of Tuesday, that number was up to 56.4 in 2024-25, third-most in the league. All of a sudden, the Suns have injected a shot of physicality into a perimeter-laden squad. “I know how to screen,” Booker said, cracking a smile before throwing a playful jab at a much brawnier teammate. “Now, I’m teaching (Nurkić).” -via New York Times / November 13, 2024
Booker has yet to play the entire first quarter. “It’s something I got to get used to,” Booker said last month after a road win over the Clippers. “… We’re all learning each other. I think coach told us before the first game we’ll wait 10 games, adjust to it and see how we feel about our minutes and go from there.” Phoenix reached that 10-game mark with an impressive 8-2 start heading into Tuesday night’s rod game against the Utah Jazz, with players still adjusting to the rotations. -via Arizona Republic / November 13, 2024
Two days later before facing the Sacramento Kings, Budenholzer addressed minutes and substitution pattern as it relates to Booker. “When you start out with four or five great games, I don’t think there’s any mention of the rotations or the minutes or the subs,” Budenholzer said as Booker was named Western Conference player of the week earlier this season after averaging 33.7 points in a 3-0 stretch. -via Arizona Republic / November 13, 2024
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