PHOENIX — The outcome hung in the balance as each second ticked off the clock. So the Phoenix Suns relied on their star player who fueled their dominance and overcame their erratic play.
So, of course, Devin Booker had the ball in his hands. This time, though, Booker could not deliver one of his many shots that would impress a supportive teammate (Chris Paul), an ally sitting courtside (LeBron James) and a mentor from up above (Kobe Bryant).
Instead, Booker drove to the paint and met a swarm of defenders before Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday pick-pocketed him from behind.