On April 22, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. Earlier today, Brian Windhorst reported that Suns star Devin Booker suffered a first-degree hamstring strain and will most likely miss 2-3 weeks!
In Game 2 of the Suns' home series against the Pelicans, Booker left early with an injury in the 3rd quarter. In that game, Booker scored 31 points in the first half, and the form was very hot. But due to his injury, the Suns suffered a reversal in the final quarter, losing to the Pelicans 114:125, and the total score of the two-side series is currently 1:1.
There is no doubt that Booker's absence will bring crisis to the Suns. Paul said: "What we can do now is to be ready, to meet the game in the right way, and that's what we should do. As I often say, when someone falls, someone else has to stand up, and being ready to play well is the most important thing at the moment. ”
Coach Monty Williams revealed The latest situation for Booker, saying: "Booker did not train today, he is resting now. Despite a lot of outside coverage of Booker, the team didn't set a timetable for his return. Because we'll have to wait and see how he goes over the next period of time, it's a very picky injury. ”
Booker's absence has undoubtedly damaged the Suns, but the Pelicans have a clear understanding of it, and CJ McCollum said in an interview: "I have told the team more than once that injured animals are more dangerous than healthy animals because you don't know what to expect. ”
In addition, according to medical expert Dr. Evan Jeffries said Booker's injury is similar to what hardened last year. In last year's playoffs, Harden was forced to make an early comeback due to the situation, but the performance was very average, and the Nets were also eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals.