On April 28, Beijing time, according to The Famous Woj, Booker's hamstring injury recovered smoothly, and he could return to the first round of G6 or G7 as soon as possible. Booker was injured in the third quarter of the first round of G2 and was diagnosed with a slight strain on his hamstring after the match, when it was expected to miss out for two to three weeks. Booker can return early, which is undoubtedly a big positive for the Suns. Woj also previously reported that the Bucks' Middleton is expected to be injured for longer, and there is little hope of a second round return.
Currently, the Suns are leading the Pelicans 3-2, and the G6 battle between the two sides will be played separately tomorrow at 7:30 a.m., with the Suns advancing as early as tomorrow. The Suns have also just posted the dynamics of the whole team going to New Orleans. Paul boarded the plane with his teammates and prepared to take on a challenge to New Orleans.
If Booker can make a comeback at G6, it will undoubtedly be a big help for the Suns. Playoff data shows that Booker is in the playoffs, the Suns win 2.7 points per 100 rounds, he is not present, the Suns lose 0.4 points per 100 rounds, and his return can make the Suns play more easily and reduce the pressure on Paul.
In recent games, Booker has not been on the floor and Paul has clearly been targeted by the Pelicans and has played a little more tired. The Suns' championship odds were originally at the top of the list, and after Booker's absence, he also fell to third at one point. Now that Booker is finally coming back, the Suns are expected to hit the championship this season with the strongest lineup. Who is optimistic about winning this year's championship?