Suns G Devin Booker hits very long 3-pointer from Tallahassee

Aug 10, 2020, 1:48 PM | Updated: 4:58 pm

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Devin Booker might need to go through quarantine after leaving the Orlando bubble in order to hit a three-point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

With about eight seconds left on the shot clock in the third quarter of the Phoenix Suns’ sixth bubble game, the Thunder did a fine job trapping Booker and blowing up a play. So Jevon Carter passed the ball back out to Booker to make something happen.

That’s when Booker, a little indecisive, picked up his dribble near halfcourt. The clock was dwindling so he opted to at least give his team a chance at not wasting a possession.

He took a set jumper from the NBA logo and drained it.

DEVIN BOOKER FROM THE LOGO 🔥 pic.twitter.com/i6KBHwY7xD

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 10, 2020

The shot registered at 39 feet.

By the end of the third quarter, Booker had 35 points as the Suns had built a 98-81 lead despite less-than-ideal circumstances Monday. They went on to win 128-101, moving to 6-0 in the bubble.

Phoenix started Dario Saric in place of big man Deandre Ayton, who missed the first quarter due to a missed coronavirus test on Sunday that required another test — and fast analysis of its results — on Monday.

The Suns trailed by as many as 15 in the first half before taking a 65-64 lead by halftime and then blowing the game open in the third with Ayton back in the starting lineup.

Of course, Booker had a lot to do with Phoenix staying afloat, and he got help with 15 first-half points by rookie forward Cam Johnson, among other contributions.

But the highlight for fans was Booker’s very, very deep trey.

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— Jayson Blackhair ☀️🏹 (@N8veJay) August 10, 2020

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— Stangs&Thangs (@SdotDubya) August 10, 2020

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— SB Nation (@SBNation) August 10, 2020

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— Andrew Marin (@Alphadrew88) August 10, 2020

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Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns players take a knee during the national anthem before the start of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Players take a knee during the national anthem before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Darius Bazley (7) shoots against Phoenix Suns' Ricky Rubio (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Mike Muscala (33) and Phoenix Suns' Dario Saric (20) go up for the tip off at the start of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul warms up for an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul shoots a free throw against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul moves the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker, left, tries to shoot past Oklahoma City Thunder's Abdel Nader, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Darius Bazley looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Frank Kaminsky shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder's Darius Bazley defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Devon Hall drives against Phoenix Suns' Jevon Carter during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan looks on during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Darius Bazley moves the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Jevon Carter (4) looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Devon Hall drives against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3), left, is pressured by Phoenix Suns' Jevon Carter during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Hamidou Diallo (6) moves the ball against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton looks to pass against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) is defended by Phoenix Suns players during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort (5) goes up for a shot against Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton (22) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Cameron Johnson (23) knocks the ball out of the hands of Oklahoma City Thunder's Darius Bazley (7) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort, center, passes around Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) and Deandre Ayton (22) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Hamidou Diallo (6) and Steven Adams (27) fight for the ball against Phoenix Suns' Jevon Carter (4) and Dario Saric (20) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) talks with referee Josh Tiven, left, as coach Billy Donovan looks on during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three-point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Cameron Johnson, left, is pressured by Oklahoma City Thunder's Terrance Ferguson, right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Cameron Payne, top, goes up to shoot against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Hervey, left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) is pressured by Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder's Deonte Burton, right, shoots over Phoenix Suns' Cameron Payne (15) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Phoenix Suns' Cameron Payne, center, goes up to shoot against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Hervey, left, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

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