Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker can be held out of not less than the following two video games because of a left groin damage he suffered on Thursday in opposition to the Indiana Pacers, the staff introduced, through Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
Meaning Booker can be unavailable on Saturday in opposition to the Detroit Pistons and on Monday in Denver. The announcement leaves the door open for the Suns star to probably return to face the Nuggets in Phoenix on Christmas Day (Wednesday).
It’s not clear whether or not that’s a sensible return date for Booker, however it’s maybe an encouraging signal that the Suns are referring to his damage as groin “soreness,” quite than a pressure. He’ll be reevaluated early subsequent week, in line with the membership.
Booker’s taking pictures percentages from the ground (43.9%) and past the arc (34.5%) are down this season, however he’s nonetheless producing at an All-Star stage, averaging 25.1 factors and 6.4 assists in 36.6 minutes per recreation by 26 outings. Saturday’s recreation would be the first one he has missed this season.
With Booker out, wings Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn are among the many candidates for elevated roles, whereas veteran swingman Josh Okogie — who has been out of the rotation as of late — ought to have a greater probability to see the courtroom.
