PHOENIX SUNS WIN AGAINST GOLDEN STATE WARRIOR In the closing moments of the Phoenix Suns' season opener, with only 75 seconds left on the clock, Devin Booker found himself in a familiar but elevated position. The dynamic scorer, now transitioning to a permanent role as a point guard, faced the Golden State Warriors' five defenders, including his former teammate, Chris Paul. In a game that marked Booker's shift to a new position, replacing the seasoned playmaker Paul, the Suns opted not to acquire a traditional point guard. The spotlight was on Booker as the floor general of a team with championship aspirations, facing a critical test late in the game at Chase Center. Booker, with a one-point lead, orchestrated a crucial play, using a screen set by Jusuf Nurkic. The Warriors' defense scrambled, but Booker's basketball IQ shone as he delivered a pinpoint cross-court pass to Josh Okogie, who drained a wide-open corner 3. This playmaking ability late in the game unders...
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