Things seem to be getting back on track for the Phoenix Suns (5-6) following a 101-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.

At the center of the victory was 12th-year star Devin Booker, who was a catalyst for the offense much of the night. This was especially the case in the first quarter, the period that ultimately gave Phoenix the upper-hand in what was also a coaching clinic by Jordan Ott. 

Follow Booker's contributions on the night and the history he made below.

The Kentucky product's 30 point showing seems to be just another day at the office from the surface. 

However, there is special meaning to the 30 on Thursday night. Booker passed NBA legends Tracy McGrady and Rick Barry to ascend to 77th all-time on the league's scoring leaderboard. 

Every single one of the 30 points were necessary for a Suns victory, which encapsulates Booker's career in Phoenix perfectly. His aggressiveness both led to a win and passing two high-scoring guards that are frequently cited as reasonable comparisons to him, particularly in footwork. 

In another positive note, it appears as if Booker's three-point shot is once again trending in the right direction. Years of struggling with consistency from behind the arc has been frustrating, but it seems as if the former three-point contest champion is stabilizing in this lane. 

A major reason behind this (which helps his raw scoring prospects) is due to an incorporation of a higher volume of catch-and-shoot jumpers into his shot diet. This will likely serve the 6'5" guard very well as the season progresses.

Booker now stands at #77 in NBA history in scoring - setting him up to pass Dolph Schayes, Mark Aguirre, and Zach Randolph within the next week or so. 

If Booker keeps the same scoring average over the rest of the season (and plays 65 games), he will score roughly 1,660 points on the season. This would place the former All-NBA star at over the 20,000 point plateau on his career. He would be dangerously close to breaking into the top-50, although he's still chasing active players in Kyrie Irving, Paul George, and Anthony Davis. 

If Booker scores 1,600 points for the next six seasons following this one, he would be right on the cusp of 30,000 career points, as well as a spot in the top-10. 

The next opportunity for Booker to make the most of his prime is on Sunday afternoon against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.