Suns' Devin Booker: Explodes for 43 points Thursday
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Booker ended with 43 points (14-31 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 win over Indiana.
Booker needed 31 shots to score 43 points, but he was extremely efficient across the board, going 4-for-7 from deep and draining all of his 11 shots from the charity stripe. Booker has been on a tear of late and has scored at least 27 points in five games in a row, averaging 31.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game over that span.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Drains 15 from charity stripe
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Booker closed with 30 points (7-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 15-15 FT), three rebounds and 10 assists in 35 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 win over the Hornets.
Booker didn't have a great night of shooting, but he drew plenty of contact during the victory. He took advantage by going 15-for-15 from the free-throw line, representing half of his scoring total. The trio of Booker, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie counted for 78 of Phoenix's 111 points, and although they are currently projected for the Play-In bracket, they could leapfrog the Nuggets if this core stays healthy.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Drops 32 points in victory
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Booker notched 32 points (10-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Friday's 118-116 win over the Pelicans.
After scoring 27 points in Thursday's loss to Chicago, Booker delivered another strong scoring performance. The star guard turned in an efficient showing from beyond the arc en route to game highs in points and triples. He also recorded multiple steals for a second consecutive contest. Over three appearances since returning from a four-game absence due to a hip strain, Booker has averaged 25.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.7 minutes per tilt.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Totals 27 points in loss
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Booker recorded 27 points (9-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 32 minutes during Thursday's 105-103 loss to the Bulls.
Booker was asked to lead the charge in the scoring column on a night when Jalen Green couldn't get his shot to fall. Booker answered the call and paced the Suns with 27 points, but more importantly, he logged 30-plus minutes and looked healthy in just his second game back from a right hip strain.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Returns with 17 points
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Booker racked up 17 points (6-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 114-103 win over the Kings.
The Suns managed to go 2-2 with Booker out of the lineup, but his return was a great boost for a team teetering on the fringe of playoff contention. The All-Star played 31 minutes with no restrictions in his return, and we were able to witness the complete backcourt with Jalen Green available. Booker and Green have had only seven chances to play alongside each other due to injuries from both players, and the healthy duo should dramatically increase the Suns' fortunes down the stretch.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Not listed on injury report
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Booker (hip) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Kings.
Booker is ready to make his return to the hardwood after missing Phoenix's last four matchups while tending to a right hip strain. The star guard has had some tough injury luck lately, as he also dealt with an ankle issue before the All-Star break; therefore, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Suns monitor Booker's minutes closely in his first game back.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Could return next week
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Booker (hip) is trending toward returning to action Tuesday in Sacramento or Thursday against the Bulls, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Booker was back in action before the All-Star break after missing seven games due to an ankle injury. However, in his first appearance following the layoff, the All-Star guard played only nine minutes before suffering a right hip strain, which has kept him out of four straight contests. The Suns had only two games this week and don't play again until next Tuesday, giving Booker plenty of time to rest and rehab before returning to game action. It's safe to assume he'll face restrictions when given the green light, as he's made only three appearances since Jan. 23.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Sidelined for at least one week
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Booker will have his right hip strain re-evaluated by medical staff in one week, Shane Young of the Suns' official site reports.
Booker sustained the injury during the Suns' loss to the Spurs on Thursday, and he'll be out of action until at least early March, at which point the team's medical staff will provide an updated timeline for the veteran guard's return. Jordan Goodwin, Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green will all take on larger roles for the Suns for as long as Booker is sidelined.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Won't play Saturday
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Booker (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Magic.
Booker will return to the sidelines after tweaking his hip in Thursday's loss to the Spurs, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers. Booker's absence will open up minutes for Jordan Goodwin, and it'll likely be Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie doing the heavy lifting on offense.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Exits early Thursday
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Booker won't return to Thursday's game against the Spurs due to right hip soreness, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Booker exited to the locker room late in the second quarter and won't play in the second half. He'll finish with five points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound across nine minutes. Jordan Goodwin started the third quarter in Booker's place, though Amir Coffey could also see a bump in minutes the rest of the way. Booker's next opportunity to play will come Saturday against Orlando.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Exits to locker room
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Booker (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Spurs, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
It's unclear why Booker headed back to the locker room late in the first half, though he should be considered questionable to return for the second until more information comes to light. He has tallied five points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound across nine minutes thus far.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Plays supporting role Sunday
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Booker logged 28 total minutes Sunday across Team Stars' three games at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, finishing with 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), nine rebounds and eight assists.
Booker started in all three games for the Stars, recording no more than five points in any contest while taking a back seat to backcourt mate and MVP Anthony Edwards (32 points on 13-for-22 shooting). Prior to All-Star weekend, Booker had missed the Suns' most recent game Wednesday versus the Thunder due to right ankle injury management, but he should be good to go for Phoenix's first contest of the second half Thursday in San Antonio.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Won't play Wednesday
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Booker (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's meeting with the Thunder, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Booker will hit the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he should be back in action for Phoenix's first game after the break Feb. 19 in San Antonio. Jalen Green (hamstring) and Grayson Allen (knee) will join Booker on the inactive list Wednesday night, so Collin Gillespie will likely shoulder a heavy load on offense, while Jordan Goodwin should get all the run he can handle.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Questionable for Wednesday
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Booker is questionable to face the Thunder on Wednesday due to right ankle injury management.
The Suns are on the second leg of a back-to-back set, and given Booker returned just two games ago, there's a chance the medical staff will err on the side of caution and hold him out of Wednesday's game. If Booker is ruled out, Jordan Goodwin would see a boost.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Chips in 19 points
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Booker contributed 19 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Phoenix's 120-111 win over the Mavericks.
In just his second game back from a seven-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, Booker appeared to play without a heavy minutes restriction once again. With the Suns facing the Thunder on Wednesday on the second night of a back-to-back set, he may see some restrictions or be held out as a precaution.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Returns with 21 points, nine dimes
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Booker (ankle) provided 21 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), nine assists and two rebounds across 32 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 loss to the 76ers.
Booker showed no signs of being hobbled by injury and didn't appear to be operating with a minutes restriction Saturday in what was his return from a seven-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. Recently named an All-Star for the fifth time, Booker could be in line for a rest day during the upcoming week, when the Suns will close out their first-half schedule with a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set versus the Mavericks and Thunder, respectively.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Good to go Saturday
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Booker (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Booker will shake off his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. However, he'll operate under an unspecified minutes restriction, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Over 11 January appearances before picking up the ankle injury, the star guard averaged 25.3 points, 5.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game. He shot 45.3 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from downtown over that stretch.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Could return Saturday
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Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Booker has a chance to return Saturday from a seven-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. His return would be timely, given that Grayson Allen (knee) has been ruled out. Booker averaged 26.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds over 34.6 minutes per game across his five outings prior to his current injury.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Out again
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Booker (ankle) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Golden State.
Booker has been making strong progress in his recovery from a sprained right ankle, but he's not quite ready to retake the hardwood. The star guard has missed six straight games due to the injury, and his absence has allowed Grayson Allen to enter the starting lineup. Booker's next chance to play will come Saturday against the 76ers.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Still out Tuesday
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Booker (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Booker is reported to be closing in on a return to the hardwood after suffering a right ankle sprain Jan. 23, but he won't be ready to do so Tuesday night. His next chance to suit up will arrive Thursday against Golden State.
