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The Suns were without their leading scorer, guard Devin Booker, for the final 1:54 of their overtime loss to the Nuggets on Friday night after suffering an apparent leg injury. They are unlikely to return for the teams back-to-back rematch on Saturday night.
Booker looked like he was injured on a trip to the basket with two minutes remaining in OT. He limped towards the bench after the game and was replaced by Cameron Payne.
– Looks like Booker is straining his hamstrings over the reader.
– First reaches for him out of bounds.
– Then jump again for the rebound.
– Walk away slowly. pic.twitter.com/PKxG1SvLg9
– David Kevin (@theIVpointplay) 23 January 2021
Phoenix coach Monty Williams told reporters after the game (by ArizonaSports.com) that Booker suffered a hamstring injury and likely won’t be available for Saturday’s game.
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Before he was injured, Booker had 31 points, the team’s top, with five rebounds and five assists in 40 minutes. He also lit up Twitter with a chased block and helped in the aftermath of a turnover.
Booker is averaging 22.9 points per game after his 31 points on Friday.
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