In a stunning display of clutch shooting, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns buried a game-winning three-pointer with only 0.7 seconds left on the clock, securing a thrilling 108-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The dramatic finish unfolded on Sunday night, which was Monday, January 5, 2026, in Philippine time.
Last-Second Heroics Seal Suns' Comeback
According to an Associated Press report, Booker received a late inbound pass and launched the decisive shot over the outstretched arms of Thunder defender Alex Caruso. This heroic moment erased the frustration of a blown four-point lead by the Suns in the final minute of the game. Oklahoma City had one last chance to force overtime, but rookie Ajay Mitchell missed a corner three-pointer as the buzzer sounded.
The Suns showed tremendous resilience, fighting back from a deficit that ballooned to 18 points in the second quarter. They chipped away at the lead and entered the final period with a narrow one-point advantage. Booker finished the game with 24 points, shaking off a season-long struggle from the perimeter that saw Phoenix miss its first eight three-point attempts.
Key Performances Across the League
Jordan Goodwin was instrumental off the bench for Phoenix, providing a massive spark by scoring 26 points and hitting a career-high eight three-pointers. Dillon Brooks also contributed 22 points, including a crucial triple with 36 seconds left that gave the Suns a brief four-point lead.
For the Thunder, the loss ended their four-game winning streak, though they still hold the NBA's best record at 30-6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 25 points, while Jalen Williams added 23, including a step-back jumper that tied the game at 105 with just 8.2 seconds remaining.
Other Notable NBA Results
Milwaukee Bucks 115, Sacramento Kings 98: Giannis Antetokounmpo lived up to his "Greek Freak" nickname with a dominant performance, carving through the Sacramento defense to finish with 37 points and 11 rebounds. He was nearly unstoppable, making 13 of his 17 field goal attempts in just 31 minutes of play to lead the Bucks to their fifth win in seven games.
Detroit Pistons 114, Cleveland Cavaliers 110: The Pistons earned a rare road victory, snapping a nine-game losing streak at Rocket Arena. Cade Cunningham scored 27 points, and Daniss Jenkins added 25, with 21 coming in a scorching second quarter. Ausar Thompson's tip-in with 17.2 seconds left helped seal the win for the Eastern Conference leaders.
Los Angeles Lakers 120, Memphis Grizzlies 114: Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the Lakers to a comeback victory over the Grizzlies. Doncic nearly notched a triple-double with 36 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while James tallied 26 points and 10 assists.
In other Sunday action, the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 135-127, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-115, the Minnesota Timberwolves blew out the Washington Wizards 141-115, and the Miami Heat topped the New Orleans Pelicans 125-106.
