Monday night had just four games on the NBA slate, but some top-notch performances happened on the hardwood. That included Devin Booker going off on a scoring rampage in a losing effort. Here's a look at five players with impressive performances from Monday (Mar. 25).
Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns
Booker had the stat line of the night, scoring nearly 60 points in a Suns' loss. He shot 19-for-34 including 5-for-8 from three-point range to finish with 59 points. Booker also tallied four rebounds, four assists, and a steal in the loss.
5⃣1⃣ POINTS for Devin Booker!
— NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2019
Booker is the 12th player to score at least 50 PTS in a game in the 2018-19 season, extending the #NBA single-season record. #TimeToRise pic.twitter.com/Tp3mKWJEab
Jusuf Nurkic - Portland Trail Blazers
Nurkic helped lead the Trail Blazers to victory on Monday over the Nets, 148-144 in a double overtime thriller. The big man would finish with 32 points, 16 rebounds, and five assists. Unfortunately, Nurkic went down with a leg injury before the final buzzer which overshadows his team's win.
We love you, @bosnianbeast27 ❤ pic.twitter.com/x7JRRtsR7I
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 26, 2019