NBA: Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns - Source: Imagn
Devin Booker has been ruled out once again, this time for the marquee Christmas Day matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets. Booker continues to nurse a groin injury that caused him to miss the Suns' last two games, including a loss in Denver on Dec. 23.
Booker sustained the injury during the Suns' Dec. 19 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Without Booker, the Suns have now lost three straight games, bringing their record to an even 14-14.
Booker's superstar teammate, Kevin Durant, addressed the impact of the shooting guard's absence, expressing how difficult it is, especially since the team has been playing solid basketball with Booker in the lineup.
"You hate that injuries can get in the way of beautiful basketball, the game of basketball…It’s a part of it, but it still sucks, tough to take. Hopefully, Booker gets better by the hour. We’ll see how he feels the next couple of days and go from there," Durant said.
