On April 22, Beijing time, NBA news summary, Booker and Middleton's injury has new news, both of them are absent for at least two weeks, which is a big challenge for the Suns and Bucks, once the performance is not ideal, it is likely to be eliminated in the first round. The Nets Have Good News from Simmons as he plans to return in Game 4 of the playoffs, and the Nets need new changes as they fall behind 2-0.
Booker was injured in his second game against the Pelicans, scoring 31 points in the first two quarters but leaving the game injured in the third quarter. After the game, Booker's injury was a first-degree strain of a hamstring that would take 2 to 3 weeks to recover, meaning he was definitely missing out on the next series with the Pelicans. Now that the Suns are 1-1 on the road, with the Pelicans' McCollum and Ingram leading the team, they can still pose a big threat to the Suns. Paul is once again facing a great test, as the league number one, if they want to make it through the first round, Paul will have to play better.
The Bucks and Bulls were also tied 1-1, with Middleton injured in the second game, and the latest injury report showed that Middleton had a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee that could not be reviewed until two weeks later, meaning he was at least two weeks out. Judging from the time, he will not play in the series with the Bulls, and when he will return is still uncertain. Middleton is an important helper of the alphabet brother, losing middleton, the letter brother wants to pass the bull level, it is indeed a certain difficulty. At least for now, losing Middleton, the defending champion wants to defend the title, it is very difficult.
The Nets received good news that Simmons' comeback was largely certain. The 2-0 Nets return home to play against the Celtics, and it is confirmed that Simmons plans to return in Game 4 to make his Nets debut, and his return will also be a variable in the game, especially Simmons' defense. Of course, the Nets have to win in game three first to avoid a 0-3 result, otherwise Simmons will not be able to advance if he returns in game 4.