# Phoenix Suns Injury Update: Booker Out Indefinitely with Groin Strain ## Suns' Booker Suffers Groin Injury, Timeline for Return Uncertain Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker will be sidelined indefinitely due to a left groin strain, the team announced on Tuesday. The injury occurred during the Suns' 112-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Booker left the game in the third quarter and did not return. An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the strain, and the Suns said Booker will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The Suns did not provide a specific timeline for his return, but groin injuries can often take several weeks or even months to heal. ## Booker's Absence a Major Blow to Suns Booker is the Suns' leading scorer and one of the best young players in the NBA. He is averaging 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season. Booker's absence is a major blow to the Suns, who are currently 36-15 and second in the Western Conference. The Suns have won 11 of their last 13 games, but they will now have to try to maintain their success without their leading scorer. ## Suns Will Need Others to Step Up With Booker out, the Suns will need other players to step up and fill the void. Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton, and Chris Paul will all need to increase their production. The Suns will also need to find a way to replace Booker's scoring. Cam Johnson and Landry Shamet are likely to see increased roles in Booker's absence. ## Suns Schedule in Booker's Absence The Suns have 26 games remaining in the regular season. They will face a tough schedule in Booker's absence, with games against the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia 76ers. The Suns will also have to face the Warriors again on March 30. The Warriors are the defending NBA champions and are one of the best teams in the league. ## Suns Still Confident in Playoffs Despite Booker's injury, the Suns are still confident that they can make a deep playoff run. The Suns have a lot of talent on their roster, and they have shown that they can win without Booker. The Suns will need to play together and find a way to replace Booker's production. If they can do that, they have a good chance of making a run to the NBA Finals.
