Phoenix SunsStar Devin BookerIt is possible that he will miss games 3 and 4 against the New Orleans PelicansSources told ESPN that he is still available to play in the Western Conference series’ opening round despite a slight right hamstring strain.
Sources said that the Suns are still awaiting results from an MRI on Wednesday in order to have a better understanding of the injury and a timeline for a return.
Booker was a great player in Game 2 on Tuesday night, scoring 31 points and making seven 3-pointers. He didn’t score in third quarter and, with 4:45 remaining in the period, it appeared that he had injured his right hamstring while he was trying to take on a challenge. Jaxson HayesHe dunk in transition. He requested a timeout right away and went into the locker room.
After Booker fell, the Pelicans produced a stunning finish to win 125-114 and even their first-round series at 1-1.
Booker has had hamstring problems for the past two years. Booker injured his left leg in November while playing a similar play to Tuesday’s. This led to him missing seven games. He suffered a hamstring injury during Game 3 of the NBA Finals last year, but he played through it and kept the matter a secret. He also suffered a left hamstring injury during the regular season 2020-21 and missed four games.
The Suns finished this season at 8-6 when Booker was not with them.
New Orleans, Game 3: Friday
This report includes information from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.