Phoenix Suns star two-guard Devin Booker could reportedly be back sooner than initially expected, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Booker was forced to leave the Game 2 action with a Grade 1 hamstring strain after dropping 31 first-half points. But now, it looks like he could return before series end.
“Phoenix Suns All-Star G Devin Booker (hamstring strain) is progressing toward a return soon, including the possibility as soon as Game 6 or Game 7 of this playoff series vs. New Orleans,” Woj tweeted. “He’s expected to be initially listed as out for Thursday’s Game 6.”
ESPN Sources: Phoenix Suns All-Star G Devin Booker (hamstring strain) is progressing toward a return soon, including the possibility as soon as Game 6 or Game 7 of this playoff series vs. New Orleans. He’s expected to be initially listed as out for Thursday’s Game 6.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 27, 2022
Basketball fans reacted to the Devin Booker update on social media.
“Let him play, I beg you,” one user pleaded.
Let him play, i beg you https://t.co/H22UkKB6KS
— Playoffs JD (@JDHoops23) April 27, 2022
“The rest of the NBA,” another tweeted.
The rest of the NBA. pic.twitter.com/IhFgqGccXh https://t.co/xLju0ZaaKI
— Playoff RB (@RyB_311) April 27, 2022
“I would love nothing more than Book coming back for Game 6 and the Suns getting crushed,” replied a Pelicans fan.
I would love nothing more than Book coming back for game 6 and the Suns getting crushed https://t.co/2m4N0g7jkb
— Garrett Ohlmeyer (@Gohlmeyer) April 27, 2022
“They that scared?” another user laughingly asked.
They that scared? 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/hui9ksPNHF
— REL (@mynameisrel_) April 27, 2022
“A hamstring ain’t nothing to mess around with he should sit out a couple of more weeks.”
A hamstring ain’t nothing to mess around with he should sit out a couple of more weeks https://t.co/YFzViism4S
— Day (@MightBeDayo) April 27, 2022
“Mavs’ second-round possibilities are far from set, but nonetheless…” tweeted Callie Caplan.
Mavs’ second-round possibilities are far from set, but 👀 nonetheless https://t.co/fgf8PoHMqz
— Callie Caplan (@CallieCaplan) April 27, 2022
“When Book hits daggers to close the Pelicans out at home in front of their fans>>>>>” replied a Suns fan.
When Book hits daggers to close the Pelicans out at home in front of their fans>>>>> https://t.co/w6awb83WQr pic.twitter.com/zbskG3UUol
— 🇭🇹 (@Free_Haiti6) April 27, 2022
“Wow,” another said. “I didn’t think there was a shot he’d be seen before Round 2.”
Wow. I didn’t think there was a shot he’d be seen before round 2. https://t.co/fWaRORd2GF
— Paul Don’t Lie (@PaulHeadleyNBA) April 27, 2022
The Suns are up 3-2 but have a chance to close things out Thursday night.
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