Devin Booker’s 44-point outing might cost pro gamer Cloakzy his eyebrow

Dec 6, 2019, 9:55 AM

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker motions to a teammate after a basket during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

(AP Photo/Matt York)

BY HABOOB BLOG

Arizona Sports

It’s like everyone knew Devin Booker was going to go off on Thursday night.

The Phoenix Suns star had been relatively quiet of late, attempting to buy in to Monty Williams’ unselfish offense — almost to a fault. But on the second night of a back-to-back with his team coming off a blowout loss to the Orlando Magic, they needed their best player to carry them.

Television analyst Eddie Johnson could feel it was time. He said he expected a big Booker game on 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station’s Bickley & Marotta, and Johnson later pushed the narrative on the Suns pregame show.

Fans saw it coming, too.

And to the detriment of pro gamer Cloakzy’s left eyebrow, Booker delivered against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Gotta do it live on stream next week 😂😂 https://t.co/itNVBQSFnF

— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) December 6, 2019

Booker scored 44 points on 54% shooting. The 23-year-old added nine assists, eight rebounds and two steals, but he looked like his aggressive self.

Booker cranked up 11 threes, making five. He got to the foul stripe 13 times, making all of them.

As his big night developed, Cloakzy realized he had made quite the mistake asking Booker to score 40 for the reward of losing his eyebrow hairs.

Wait….

— cloakzy (@cloakzy) December 6, 2019

wait……

— cloakzy (@cloakzy) December 6, 2019

The gaming streamer, who has more than 1 million followers on his Twitter account and 1.7 million Twitch subscribers, might have to own up to his bet in front of his fans after calling for Booker to drop a 40-burger.

In the end, Phoenix needed it all. The Suns blew a big lead and got taken to overtime, where they outscored the Pelicans, 14-7, to earn a 139-32 win.

Cloakzy may have only one more eyebrow to shave, but Suns fans wouldn’t mind if he sacrificed himself against by asking Booker for more 40-point nights down the road.

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) goes to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) goes up for the ball next to New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram and guard JJ Redick (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) rolls onto his back after shooting a 3-pointer during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick (4) and Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric watch the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Kenrich Williams reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry and guard Jrue Holiday watch a replay before contesting a foul call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, rihgt, drives against Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Kenrich Williams (34) goes to the basket next to Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams calls out to forward Dario Saric (20) during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio, right, collides with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday along the baseline while chasing the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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