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Booker Leads Suns to Decisive Victory Over Grizzlies
Phoenix star scores 36 points in 131-105 win over Memphis
Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:55am
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Devin Booker poured in 36 points on 16-of-24 shooting to lead the Phoenix Suns to a dominant 131-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Jalen Green added 21 points for the Suns, who also got double-digit scoring contributions from Collin Gillespie, Oso Ighodaro, and Rasheer Fleming.
Why it matters
The win extends the Suns' strong start to the season and showcases Booker's continued elite scoring ability. The loss drops the Grizzlies to 2-3 on the year, raising early questions about their ability to build on last season's success.
The details
Booker led the charge for the Suns, hitting 16 of his 24 shots from the field. Green provided strong secondary scoring, while Gillespie, Ighodaro, and Fleming all chipped in off the bench. The Suns' balanced attack proved too much for the Grizzlies, who struggled to contain Booker and the Suns' offense throughout the night.
- The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
The players
Devin Booker
The star shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns, known for his prolific scoring ability.
Jalen Green
The second-year guard for the Phoenix Suns, providing strong scoring support alongside Booker.
Collin Gillespie
The Suns' backup point guard, who scored 11 points and dished out 10 assists off the bench.
Oso Ighodaro
A reserve forward for the Phoenix Suns, contributing 11 points in the win.
Rasheer Fleming
Another Suns reserve, scoring 11 points to help Phoenix cruise to victory.
What they’re saying
“Devin was in a zone tonight. When he's hitting shots like that, it makes everything else easier for us.”
— Jalen Green, Suns Guard
The takeaway
The Suns' balanced scoring attack and Booker's dominant performance proved too much for the Grizzlies to handle, underscoring Phoenix's status as an early-season contender in the Western Conference.
