The Suns could have Devin Booker available as they try to close out their first-round series Thursday at New Orleans, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Booker, who has missed the past three games with a strained right hamstring, is making significant progress and could return in Game 6 or possibly Game 7 if the Pelicans extend the series, Woj adds. Booker is expected to be listed as out for Thursday in the team’s first injury report, but his status could change if he continues to improve.
Booker suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain that knocked him out of Game 2 midway through the third quarter. There were fears that he might be sidelined for two to three weeks, but his recovery appears to be far ahead of schedule.
Booker led Phoenix to a victory in Game 1 with a 25-point performance, then had 31 points in the first half of Game 2 before being injured. His return could help make the difference in helping the top-seeded Suns eliminate a tougher-than-expected New Orleans team.
He probably sits game 6 and is back for game 7 if there is one.
It’s a huge mistake. Keep him out.
All those nice things said about CJ Mccollum here yesterday, and then he had his worst game last game.
Battle of defensive aces by ORtg-DRtg:
Herbert Jones -59
Mikal Bridges +53
Bridges 12-17 2s, 4-4 3s, 3-3 1s, 4blocks, 5rebs, 2asts, 1turn, 1foul, 47min, win