Booker: I have seen almost all defenses now. My balance was very good today.

In the NBA regular season, the Suns defeated the Spurs 130-118 at home, ending their opponent's 5-game winning streak at the start of the season.

After the game, Booker talked about his defense against Castle in an interview: "Now I have seen almost all kinds of defenses. Today I found a good balance point, which ensures that everyone can participate in the offense and get good shooting opportunities. Yes, I also found a chance to score. I have definitely encountered this defensive strategy before."

Booker played 35 minutes in this game, making 10 of 15 shots, 2 of 2 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, and scored 28 points and 13 assists, with a plus-minus value of +26.