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Suns’ Devin Booker reaches historic mark in 2nd career playoff game

May 25, 2021, 10:20 PM | Updated: 11:47 pm
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free-throw shot against the...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free-throw shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Devin Booker set another historic mark in his playoff career during Tuesday’s Game 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

After posting 31 points, the Phoenix Suns guard joined elite company as one of only four players to score 30+ points in their first two career playoff games, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

With less than eight seconds left in the game, Booker hit three free throws after being fouled by Dennis Schroder to reach the record-setting point total. It was the last Suns score of the game, which they ultimately lost 109-102.

Teammate Chris Paul was the last to do so in 2008 with the New Orleans Hornets, while Julius Erving and Lew Alcindor accomplished the feat in the 1970s.

Booker put up 34 points in his playoff debut Sunday, leading Phoenix to a 99-90 win. It was the most ever by a Suns player in their postseason debut.

While it wasn’t a playoff debut, Amar’e Stoudemire was the last player in the franchise to record back-to-back 30-point playoff games in 2008.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Fans arrive to Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker acknowledges the Suns fans after warming up prior to Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Fans and players pause for a moment of silence to honor George Floyd prior to Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot over Andre Drummond #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Fans of the Phoenix Suns hold up "beat la" signs during the first half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) gets off a shot over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, as Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) looks on during the first half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass against Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) battle with Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) for the ball during the first half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams, left, celebrates with Suns guard Chris Paul (3) after Paul scored against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) stops the drive by Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, left, during the first half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Chris Paul #3 and Mikal Bridges #25 after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free-throw shot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, middle, gets off a shot over Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) during the first half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) 
              Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, gets past Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) to score during the first half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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