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Suns Injury Woes Mount Before Lakers Clash
11 Apr
Summary
- Devin Booker and Jordan Goodwin are out against the Lakers.
- Jalen Green is questionable with knee soreness, missing second half.
- The Suns are locked into the 7th seed for the play-in tournament.
The Phoenix Suns are grappling with a growing injury list as they approach the end of the regular season. Key players Devin Booker (right knee injury management) and Jordan Goodwin (left ankle sprain) have been officially ruled out for Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jalen Green is also sidelined, listed as questionable with right knee soreness, after missing the second half of the Suns' previous win.
These developments occur as the Suns have clinched the seventh seed in the Western Conference. They are now focused on the upcoming 7-8 play-in tournament game scheduled for April 14. The opponent for this crucial game will be either the Los Angeles Clippers or the Portland Trail Blazers, depending on their final regular-season standings.
Coach Jordan Ott provided an update on Haywood Highsmith, who has been out since March 17 with a knee injury. While Highsmith is out for the Lakers game, the team hopes he can return for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Grayson Allen also left the game with a left hamstring injury and was later ruled out, adding to the Suns' injury concerns.
The Lakers are also dealing with their own injury issues, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the season. However, Luke Kennard has been upgraded to available for Friday's game. The Suns will conclude their regular season on April 12 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
