The Phoenix Suns were hoping to start the second half of the season on a high note, but those plans hit a major snag Thursday night.
Devin Booker, the heartbeat of the Suns’ offense, exited early during a high-stakes Western Conference showdown against the San Antonio Spurs. The team later confirmed that the five-time All-Star would not return due to right hip soreness, leaving a massive void in the lineup.
Before the injury cut his night short, the Phoenix Suns guard was trying to find his rhythm after the All-Star break. Booker checked out, having played just 9 minutes, finishing with five points and 1 rebound. He struggled to find his stroke from deep, going 0-of-2 from beyond the arc, but he was active at the rim and the charity stripe to keep the Suns competitive early on.