Devin Booker, Jalen Green Absent from Suns vs. Thunder Matchup
Phoenix Suns will face the Oklahoma City Thunder without two key players: Devin Booker and Jalen Green. Booker is sidelined due to right ankle injury management, while Green is out because of right hamstring injury management.
Additional Players Absent
In addition to Booker and Green, the Suns will also be missing Grayson Allen and Isaiah Livers. Allen is dealing with a right knee sprain, and Livers is coping with a left shoulder sprain. Cole Anthony will not be with the team either. Both Allen and Livers are scheduled for reevaluation following the NBA All-Star break.
Devin Booker’s Recent Performance
Booker has played in the last two games for Phoenix. He has recorded a shooting percentage of 42.9% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc during this stretch. Overall this season, he has averaged:
- 20 points per game
- 3 rebounds per game
- 7.5 assists per game
- 33.9 minutes per game
This season, in 43 games, he holds a shooting average of 45.5% from the floor and 31.1% from three-point range.
Jalen Green’s Situation
Green recently returned from a hamstring injury after missing multiple games. In his last two outings, he managed to average 10 points per game, shooting 35% from the field and 18.2% from long range. His averages during this period include:
- 2 rebounds per game
- 3.5 assists per game
- 18.5 minutes per game
Green has expressed concerns about his cautiousness while on the court, indicating that he is still regaining his confidence following his injury.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
On the Thunder side, they will also be missing key players for Wednesday’s matchup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell are both out due to abdominal strains.
As the Suns and Thunder prepare for this game, the absence of these players will significantly impact both teams’ strategies and performance on the court.
