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Thursday Headlines: Devin Booker NBA Record Edition

Booker has set an NBA record with this playoff run

2021 NBA Finals - Game Four Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Devin Booker’s first experience in the NBA Playoffs has went pretty well so far.

Booker was drafted in 2015, and this year is experiencing his first postseason action, and he’s made the most of it so far.

While the Suns fell short last night and the Finals are now tied 2-2, Booker passed Rick Barry for the most points in an NBA Playoffs in a player’s first appearance.

Booker was averaging more than 26 points per game going into Game 4, and finished last night with 42 points. During the playoffs, Booker has 542 points, ahead of Rick Barry with 521 and Julius Erving with 518.

The Suns need two more wins to bring home the title, which is certainly the bigger priority for Booker, but this has been a great playoff run for him.

Tweet of the Day

That was probably the only real foul he committed all game and didn’t even get called.

Headlines

Breaking down UK Football schedule with ESPN’s FPI - Cats Pause

Not the most optimistic UK Football projection.

Kentucky will be fine without Kofi Cockburn - Herald Leader

It’d be really nice to add Jalen Duren though.

Reed Sheppard is prepared for high expectations - KSR

Already high expectations for this kid.

Devin Booker breaks playoff record - Yahoo

A great offensive performance.

Lakers gauging interest in Kyle Kuzma trade - CBS

L.A. is hoping to add another star with LeBron and AD.

Beal enters health and safety protocol - ESPN

Team USA can’t afford to have him gone too long.

NBA 2K22 covers announced - Bleacher Report

Candace Parker makes history.