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Devin Booker on Suns' injury issues says team is focused on playing the right way
Summary
Booker said injured teammates have been rehabbing and recovering and that the Suns are concentrating on playing the right way; starters Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams are expected back before the regular season ends.
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Devin Booker spoke with local reporters about the Suns' injury-filled season and framed the situation in practical terms. He said teammates who are sidelined have been rehabbing and recovering, and emphasized the team's focus on playing the right way rather than standings. The Suns have struggled with multiple absences over the season, which has affected their consistency. The team is heading into a schedule stretch with several road games remaining.
Key details:
- Booker said injured teammates "are on the way" and have been rehabbing and recovering.
- Phoenix is missing starters including Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams; both are reported expected back before the end of the regular season.
- The Suns have lost six of seven games, with many of those losses decided by three possessions or less.
- Injuries have been a recurring theme this season, including an earlier severe hamstring issue for Jalen Green.
- Phoenix sits near the play-in range, positioned as the seventh seed and several games behind the sixth spot with nine games remaining.
Summary:
Booker presented a measured view, stressing recovery and a focus on playing the right way as the team navigates lingering injuries. The Suns are managing absences while aiming to regain full health; their exact seeding and final lineup status remain undetermined at this time.
