Devin Booker’s groin tightness adds to Suns’ biggest issue: They can’t stay healthy
New York TimesPHOENIX — Bradley Beal’s jump shot had been on target for most of the night, but this attempt midway in the fourth quarter rimmed out. “Sometimes their active hands, their activity, created deflections, created steals,” Budenholzer said, referring to Phoenix’s 16 turnovers, mistakes that led to 29 Indiana points. Built upon the high-powered trio of Durant, Booker and Beal, the Suns can’t stay healthy. pic.twitter.com/6DWXnayu2u — Phoenix Suns December 20, 2024 But the reunion lasted just two-plus quarters, when Booker left the bench for the locker room and didn’t return. After practice this week, Durant told reporters it’s difficult to look at the flip side — that the Suns actually are a good team when healthy — because “everybody’s throwing in our face every chance they get.” Durant said the stat needs context.