PHOENIX SUNS

Suns’ Devin Booker, Clippers’ Pat Beverley butt heads, draw blood

Jun 22, 2021, 8:13 PM | Updated: Jun 23, 2021, 1:07 am

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It’s been a physical opening two games between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals.

With just under 3:30 to go in the third quarter on Tuesday night in Phoenix, Suns guard Devin Booker was one-on-one with the Clippers’ Pat Beverley.

But when Booker went to make a move to his right, the two collided heads and sent the Suns guard to the hardwood.

Both players were bleeding and had to go to their respective locker rooms to receive treatment.

Booker received two stitches on his nose, according to ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth.

Both Booker and Beverely returned to the game.

Booker ended the game with 20 points, five assists and four rebounds.

The Suns beat the Clippers on a last-second alley-oop dunk by Deandre Ayton to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket ahead of Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers in the first quarter during game two of the Western Conference Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder #99 argue with referee Ed Malloy #14 during the first quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Dario Saric #20 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket ahead of defender Nicolas Batum #33 of the LA Clippers during the second quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the LA Clippers battles for ball control against Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball over Nicolas Batum #33 of the LA Clippers during the second quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers controls the ball ahead of Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is injured from a headbutt during the third quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is injured from a headbutt during the third quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: E'Twaun Moore #55 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball around Rajon Rondo #4 of the LA Clippers during the third quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Head Coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns speaks to his team during the third quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Dario Saric #20 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns returns to the game after receiving stitches to a cut on his nose during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns drives to the basket over Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers during the third quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Cameron Payne #15 during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a basket ahead of Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to being shoved by Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns react during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns react during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns, Torrey Craig #12, and Mikal Bridges #25 celebrate defeating the LA Clippers 104-103 in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates in the final minutes against the LA Clippers in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers  during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals in-which the Phoenix Suns defeated the LA Clippers 104-103 at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a jump shot over Reggie Jackson #1 of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers controls the ball ahead of Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  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