Guarding Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has been a nightmare for defenders all postseason long. The two-time all-star has had his way since the beginning of the playoffs and didn't even let a messed up nose ruin his good vibes on the floor.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is widely known for his defense and drew the assignment of guarding the Suns sharpshooter on many occasions in the Western Conference Finals. While Beverley was able to hold his own at times against Booker, completely wiping him out of the equation for Phoenix is nearly impossible. Beverley seemed to shine some light on that while reacting to a meme he saw on Twitter on Thursday night.
😂by far funniest 1😂😂 https://t.co/QISNHLw9m9
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 9, 2021
The meme seems to be pointing in the direction of Milwaukee Bucks reserve guard Jeff Teague. While he's been seldom used in the playoffs, Teague has found his way into the rotation in the NBA Finals. When matched up on the crafty Suns guard, Teague has had his struggles.
Devin Booker is 2-for-8 but my GAWD this move he put on Jeff Teague…pic.twitter.com/IZFNyaXPOv
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) July 9, 2021
Teague isn't the only one who's been put in a blender by Booker this postseason and he won't be the last.
The Suns won Game 2, 118-108 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. They were led by Booker's 31 points which included plenty of three's, as Booker rang in 7 from long range.
Now, the series heads back to Milwaukee and the Bucks will try to hold serve on their home floor for two games. The Suns did their job at home and now all the pressure is firmly on the Bucks to step up.
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