Devin Booker was not impressed with Luka Doncic’s defense in Game 2. Doncic clearly struggled defensively in that game, and the Phoenix Suns attacked him mercilessly in the second half. The Dallas Mavericks gave Booker some of his own medicine in Game 3.
Booker has become a solid defender. While he does not carry a similar offensive load as Doncic due to the Suns’ depth, he is an incredibly important part of their offense. That makes attacking him on the defensive end an important part of the Mavericks’ offense.
The Mavericks did not shoot well from outside which is why it is unsurprising that the Mavericks were 0-of-7 on threes with Booker credited as the primary defender per NBA.