Devin Booker injury update and return status are being closely monitored ahead of the Phoenix Suns’ home game against the league-leading Boston Celtics. Reserver missed the last two games. The Nuggets have gone 2-0 in this stretch, but a Celtics team that has lost consecutive games entering this contest might be too much for the Suns to handle without Booker.
The Suns sorely miss the presence of Booker in the role of point guard despite their victories. Both matches could have gone either way. Phoenix struggles in the fourth and clutch without a primary ball handler. Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant have faced aggressive defensive schemes, so Booker can relieve that pressure.
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Devin Booker injury update: Will Suns star return against Celtics?
Devin Booker is listed as questionable to play against the Celtics SATURDAY. He was at shootaround and coach Frank Vogel also said Booker was doing some work on the field. He was initially considered doubtful. However, his status has become questionable, so things appear to be moving in the right direction for his return.
What happened to Devin Booker?
Booker was injured during the Suns 118-109 defeat against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Booker stepped on teammate Royce O’Neale’s foot while guarding Fred VanVleet on the perimeter. He immediately went down and took the time to get up. Once that was done, Booker rushed to the locker room and never returned.
It turned out to be a sprained right ankle as the Suns breathed a sigh of relief, initially fearing it could be a long-term problem.
Devin Booker Stats vs. Boston Celtics
The Celtics have been one of Booker’s favorite opponents. Booker averaged 26.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 13 games against the East contenders. He also had a career-high 70 points against them in 2017. However, he only has a 4-9 record against Boston.
Booker hasn’t played against the Celtics since December 7, 2022. In that game, he had 17 points and five rebounds on 6-of-17 shooting in a 125-98 loss.
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns?
ABC will nationally broadcast the Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns game. NBC Sports Boston and Arizona Family Sports/Arizona Family 3TV will broadcast the contest locally. Fans outside the United States can watch the action live online via NBA League Pass. The alert is at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (questionable), Jayson Tatum (probable), Jaylen Brown (questionable) and Bradley Beal could be among the big-name players in action.
