Apr 19, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans during game two of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
It is unlikely Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will play in Games 3 and 4 of his team's first-round series due to a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN.
After receiving an MRI after Tuesday night's contest against the Pelicans, the 25-year-old All-Star was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Thursday.
In the possession prior to departing the game in the third quarter, Booker sprinted to defend a fastbreak dunk by New Orleans' Jaxson Hayes. It was not clear that Booker had suffered an injury.
The Suns went on to lose 125-114, bringing the NBA playoff series to a tie at 1-1.
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The Suns are scheduled to take on the Pelicans on Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET and then again on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center.
