PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks fouls Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Devin Booker put Giannis Antetokounmpo on a poster in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Unfortunately, it only counted for bragging rights.
Devin Booker may have just thrown down the best NBA Finals dunk that doesn’t count. On a breakaway following a Suns steal, Booker slammed the ball home in front of a trailing Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The basket didn’t count, but Booker flexed for the roaring Phoenix Suns crowd regardless. It’s all part of the drama that is Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Plus, anytime you get to put a two-time MVP and All-NBA defender on a poster, you’re entitled to enjoy the heck out of it.
Crowd goes wild as Booker puts Giannis on a poster
Booker stayed ahead of a sprinting Giannis for a dunk that galvanized the Phoenix offense even though it didn’t count. The Suns stormed out to a 37-21 first-quarter lead, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
However, it turned out to be as short-lived as Booker’s after-the-whistle jam. Milwaukee held a 64-61 lead at halftime after a 43-point second quarter.
Booker led the Suns with 15 first-half points while Giannis had a dozen points, four rebounds and four assists.
Buckle up, NBA fans!