SUMMARY
- Devin Booker played just 5 minutes in the Suns vs Pistons game.
- Booker received two technical fouls and was ejected from the match.
Fans who took a look at the box scores in the matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons will be aware that Devin Booker played just 5 minutes of the game. Those who were unable to watch the match might be concerned that Booker sustained some form of injury.
As the basketball community should be aware, Booker is one of the big 3 on the Phoenix Suns alongside Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Since he has been with Phoenix throughout his whole career, one could argue that he is the franchise star and the heart of the team.
Devin Booker recieved 2 technical fouls and was ejected in the first quarter
The interactions between NBA stars and referees continue to grow more strained with each passing season. Since the officials are in charge of assessing potential foul calls and making decisions that seriously impact the outcome of the game. fans and players alike believe that they should be held more accountable for their decisions.
I was the pool reporter tonight. Here is the exchange on Devin Booker’s ejection and the whistle tonight: pic.twitter.com/1EUaeIn2hc
— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) February 15, 2024
Therefore, the officials decided to award him a second technical foul and eject him from the game. In a postgame interview, Crew Chief Karl Lane cited Booker’s continual complaining and disparaging remarks towards the officials as the reasons for his ejection.
Cade Cunningham had a quiet night vs Suns
This matchup between the Suns and Pistons was already quite dramatic even before Booker was ejected. It turns out that Pistons star Isaiah Stewart punched Drew Eubanks during the pregame warmups and caused quite a scene.
Despite not having Eubanks at full strength and Booker for the majority of the game, the Suns ended up winning with a final score of 116-100. Kevin Durant led his team to victory with a game-high 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Pistons star Cade Cunningham did not have a good game and finished the night with just 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists.