On a Friday night where all eyes were on the 2017 Sweet 16 the NBA stole the show thanks to a former college hoops star. Phoenix Suns second-year guard Devin Booker scorched the earth and dropped 70 points in a Suns 130-120 loss to the Boston Celtics. He had one hell of a night in TD Garden. The talented guard has put up some big performances before but nothing like this. Take a look at his night below.
Booker did the following during his 70 point night.
45 minutes played
21-40 from the field
24-26 from the free throw line
4-11 three-point field goals
8 rebounds
6 assists
Set a new career-high.
Set a new Suns franchise-high.
Set this season’s NBA season-high.
Most points scored by anyone 21 or younger.
Most points scored against the Boston Celtics.
Most points scored in TD Garden.
Most points scored by any active NBA player.
Sixth player to score at least 70. He joins Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, David Thompson, Elgin Baylor, and David Robinson.
By the way, Devin Booker is only 20 years old.
Check out some of the best reactions following the big game.
All u ppl hating can't even score 70 on 2k. Let's appreciate that we were all able to witness that! @DevinBook
— Marquese Chriss (@Quese_22) March 25, 2017
For everyone saying but it was with a L.. ok ????? I watched a 20 year old turn The Garden around & heard them chanting his name
— Tyson Chandler (@tysonchandler) March 25, 2017
That boy D Booker just got 70 ?… ????
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) March 25, 2017
My young brother @DevinBook just got crazy, 70 points!!! ??? #Onfireee ????
Go to my app #Blurbosa and check out the video of it!!! pic.twitter.com/0PqV8zrp4N
— Leandro Barbosa (@TheBlurBarbosa) March 25, 2017
70. That's amazing. I'm officially a fan.
— Wilson Chandler (@wilsonchandler) March 25, 2017
Ok Dbook!??
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) March 25, 2017
S/O @DevinBook wit the family Piece special! #70plzzz #Sheeesh
— The Jonathon Simmons (@ThaRealJsimms) March 25, 2017
#BookEm #70
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) March 25, 2017
Be Legendary #70 ?? pic.twitter.com/IID56dyXA3
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) March 25, 2017
