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Suns’ Devin Booker out at least a week with groin strain
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The Phoenix Suns are losing their star player for a minimum of one week after suffering a groin strain against the Los Angeles Lakers . Devin Booker is one of the top guards in the NBA every season, and the Suns never play well without him. According to Statmuse , the Suns are 41-87 all-time when he does not play.
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Booker exited the game against the Lakers with the groin strain right after he surpassed the 17,000-point mark for his career.
In 22 games this season, Booker is averaging 25.0 points per game, which is the lowest of his career since 2017-18. Booker adds 4.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and is shooting 45.7% from the field.
Dillon Brooks had a monster night against the Lakers after Booker left the game. DeMarcus Cousins had to give Brooks his flowers after the 33 points and a win in Los Angeles . Brooks ended 15-26 from the field and was a +22 on the court. Brooks will have no choice but to continue his scoring efforts for the next week while Booker recovers.
At 13-9, the Suns are looking good in a competitive Western Conference. The Suns don't play again until Friday on the road in Houston . Phoenix is currently the 7th seed in the West, two games ahead of the Golden State Warriors . The Suns are 0.5 games back of the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 6th spot, which is huge if they want to avoid the play-in tournament at the end of the year. A long season still awaits.
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The upcoming games for the Suns are brutal. They take on the Rockets , followed by the Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder . Not having Booker in those games will be tough.
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