The Luka Doncic-Devin Booker rivalry got a new chapter added to it on Sunday night.
Doncic was the clear best player on the floor when his Los Angeles Lakers took on Booker’s Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Slovenian went off for 33 points on 8/20 shooting from the field to go along with 11 rebounds and 8 assists in 107-96 contest completely dominated by the Lakers.
The game also gifted Doncic fans with yet another cold photo of Luka looking like he’s getting the better of his longtime Suns rival.
Luka Doncic looks on
Feb 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
this photo is COLD 🥶 pic.twitter.com/aTNIUixkbe
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 16, 2025
Booker had a game-high 11 assists but struggled from the field, shooting just 6/17 for 19 points in the 11-point Suns loss.
Doncic and Booker have had beef ever since their teams faced off in the 2022 Western Conference semifinals, which saw Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks upset the top-seeded Suns in seven games. The two exchanged barbs on and off the court all series long, which sparked a feud that has persisted to this day.