Ranking every Phoenix Suns player in dominant win over LA Clippers

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates as he scores a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates as he scores a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Phoenix Suns’ Monty Williams. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Phoenix Suns’ Monty Williams. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Every Phoenix Suns ranked from dominant win over the Los Angeles Clippers (1-3)

3. Jock Landale

Absolutely terrific with a performance that has to be put into context. Clippers coach Ty Lue wanted to go small with a combination of wings, a ploy that often works against most centers let alone backups.

But in a credit to Landale’s production, Lue was forced to go back to Ivica Zubac and a more traditional lineup. Nine points and ten rebounds for the Australian, punishing the Clippers lack of size on the interior.

2. Cameron Johnson

Some would have Johnson further down on this list, particularly given he found himself in foul trouble and was subsequently limited to 23 minutes. Those minutes were very effective though with Phoenix a +13 with him on the floor.

The 26-year-old showed no signs of the injury issues that have plagued him in the first two games, displaying the pure shooting stroke as he went 3-for-4 from deep. Two of those came in the first quarter as the Suns built their lead and never looked back. 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal, exhibiting exactly how and why he works in this starting unit.

1. Devin Booker 

What more can you say? Continues his early MVP push with 35 points on an efficient 13-for-21 shooting and 5-for-9 from three-point range. Booker is completely on top of his game to the point it looks effortless, even when some of the midrange jump shots are extremely highly contested. There’s just no weakness to his offensive game and the Suns are heavily reliant on every single point he pours in right now.