NBA roundup: Kevin Durant sits out, Devin Booker carries Suns

ELITE SHOOTER: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Pic: AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Devin Booker scored 44 points on 17-of-23 shooting to help the Phoenix Suns roll to a 132-101 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Kevin Durant was scheduled to make his home debut for Phoenix but slipped and injured his left ankle in pregame warmups. Booker made up for Durant's absence, sinking six 3-pointers while scoring 35 or more points for the fourth consecutive game.