The Phoenix Suns are matching up against the Denver Nuggets on the NBA's Christmas Day slate of games. The Suns are looking to reclaim their spot atop the Western Conference and will face off against one of the squads ahead of them in the standings. One key question heading into the game was whether Devin Booker would play after missing the past three games.
Suns fans were happy to hear Saturday that Booker was expected to play against the Nuggets. He was then listed as questionable on the official injury report with groin soreness, but then confirmed Sunday that he will be back.
“It's a big game,” Booker said, via Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. “We say every game's the same but I've talked about it in the past Christmas game is something I always wanted for this organization. To make it happen last year and now be playing in my 2nd one, it's an exciting time.”
Booker is in the midst of one of his best seasons yet. He is averaging a career-best 28.0 points, 5.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from deep. In his last game, he scored 58 points in a comeback win over the rival New Orleans Pelicans. Booker's phenomenal scoring has been key amid a bit of a rocky season for the Suns. His steadiness has allowed them to remain one of the top teams in the NBA so far.
The Suns and Nuggets should provide a fun game, especially with Devin Booker playing as his squad battles against Nikola Jokic and company in Denver. His return is the best gift Phoenix could get.
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