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
Nikola Vucevic - Orlando Magic
All-Star Nikola Vucevic led the way for the Magic as they defeated the Sixers. The big man tallied 28 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in the 119-98 win in Orlando.
Nikola Vucevic (28 PTS) and Evan Fournier (24 PTS) power the @OrlandoMagic to their 5th-straight win! #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/J9vZg3d5BA
— NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2019
Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz
While Booker was basically the entire Suns team on Monday, the Utah Jazz had a more balanced team effort. Still, big man Rudy Gobert helped lead the way with another double-double. The All-Star snub finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds in a 33-point win.
Rudy Gobert led the @utahjazz to a 33pt win over the Suns! 💪
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 26, 2019
📊: 27 PTS | 10 REB #TeamIsEverything pic.twitter.com/hNrxUiRcNW
Bruno Cabocolo - Memphis Grizzlies
Cabocolo is in his fourth year and might not get mentioned often, but Monday night's performance helped the Grizzlies get the win. Cabocolo was one of several players with a double-double as he finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds in a 115-103 win over OKC.
A career-high 24 PTS with 11 REB from @Bruno_Caboclo guides the @memgrizz victory! #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/503qHYZyTs
— NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2019