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Booker's Ankle Scare: Suns in Peril?
25 Apr
Summary
- Devin Booker suffered an apparent ankle injury in Game 3.
- Booker tripped over an opponent's leg while driving to the basket.
- He briefly left the game but returned after a short absence.
During Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker exited the game in the third quarter with an apparent ankle injury. The incident occurred when Booker tripped over Lu Dort's leg while driving to the basket, immediately falling to the floor. After a brief timeout, Booker was escorted to the locker room but fortunately returned to the game after missing roughly two minutes of play.
The Suns have contended with numerous injuries throughout the season, affecting multiple players, including Booker who had previously dealt with ankle and hip issues. This latest scare comes at a critical juncture, with Phoenix trailing the Thunder in the third quarter and already facing a 2-0 series deficit. Booker's resilience and offensive impact have been crucial for the Suns.
