NBA fans are suspicious of Devin Booker.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is under scrutiny over his late-game antics during Friday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Suns improved to 17-13 with the 115-108 win, with Booker leading the way with 30 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and Mark Williams making explosive plays.

The Suns lead the regular-season series 2-0 after winning the first game 121-98 in November. Suns reporter Kellan Olson shared a video of Booker exhorting Ryan Dunn to score with the score 113-108, and 11 seconds left.

The Pelicans tried to score again after that moment, with Derik Queen going for the basket. Devin Booker stood in front of him and blocked the shot as the clock ran out.

Booker’s actions raised plenty of eyebrows, as fans couldn’t understand the point of those plays. Another video shows Booker celebrating after Queen missed both free throws.

Devin Booker Criticized Over Actions Against Pelicans

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imag
Many fans called out Booker on social media, with some claiming this proved that the NBA, or at least some players, are involved in some type of rigging.

“Is the NBA Rigged? The Suns were -5.5. Booker Tells Dunn to Score for Cover, The Queen Rushes the Ball Down to Try and Recover? Was this a Normal Ending?” one fan said.

“Yeah Booker needs to be investigated Telling your teammate to go up with the ball with just seconds to go in an already W Also buddy wanted a meaningless challenge from the coach on the foul…. Tell me without telling me his a** is gambling @FBI,” another fan said.

“The NBA isn’t gonna beat any gambling allegations anytime soon. Thankfully it worked out for me. The end of the Suns game was comical. The foul calls, the layups when you should just dribble it out,” a third fan said.

“It was very obvious that booker wanted to cover that spread,” another fan said.

“Book taking care of his Suns -5.5 bettors,” another fan said.

Phoenix will take on the Pelicans again Saturday night. They can go up 3-0 with a win. After being treated by the team, Booker wants to give the fans another big win to continue climbing spots in the Western Conference standings.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.