How did Devin Booker power Suns win?

Booker’s scoring and late control sink Memphis

The Phoenix Suns routed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-105, with Devin Booker leading the way by scoring 36 points on 16-of-24 shooting. Jalen Green contributed 21 points as the Suns turned their game into a high-tempo scoring display that Memphis couldn’t match.

The key to the outcome came from Phoenix’s ability to take control by the second half. Booker’s scoring started to build momentum early and continued through the first three quarters, and Memphis never regained control once the Suns separated. With the Grizzlies trailing by a growing margin, the game became about keeping offensive output steady rather than reacting to a close score.

How Phoenix dictated the pace

• Efficient shot-making from Booker (16-of-24) kept Phoenix in attack mode
• Continued scoring through the first three quarters prevented a Memphis comeback
• Green’s 21 points added secondary offense so Memphis couldn’t focus entirely on Booker

Why it matters

This kind of win matters for the Suns because it shows they can generate reliable offense against a playoff-caliber opponent while sustaining pressure for the full game. For the Grizzlies, the loss highlights the difficulty of stopping a two-headed scoring attack when one player is converting at high volume and efficiency.

In short, Phoenix’s win came down to scoring efficiency and sustained control: Booker’s 36 points provided the foundation, Green’s output helped stretch Memphis’s defensive focus, and the Suns’ ability to keep the margin growing ultimately made the final score lopsided.