PHOENIX SUNS

Suns’ Devin Booker doesn’t return vs. Warriors due to left hamstring injury

Nov 30, 2021, 9:11 PM | Updated: Dec 1, 2021, 1:38 pm

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker exited Tuesday night’s 104-96 win over the Golden State Warriors due to a left hamstring injury.

The All-Star guard did return to the bench in warmup gear but did not participate in the remainder of the contest.

Suns head coach Monty Williams did not have an update on Booker’s injury status postgame.

The Phoenix guard picked up the injury on a layup attempt midway through the second quarter.

Booker stayed on the court for a few more possessions but was seen limping, grimacing and grabbing at his left hamstring.

He was the Suns’ leading scorer with 10 points on 4-for-9 shooting (44.4%) before departing the game in the first half.

Booker finished the night with one assist, two rebounds and a perfect 2-for-2 at the free throw line.

Center Deandre Ayton finished the first half as Phoenix’s leading scorer with 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting (62.5%).

Ayton also had a team-high six boards in addition to one assist and one block.

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. looks to pass under pressure rom Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry dishes off as Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (14) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) shoots over Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole drives pas Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives as Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) high fives head coach Motdy Williams during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 104-96. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton drives as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 104-96.(AP Photo/Matt York) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) watches from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 104-96. (AP Photo/Matt York) Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney, center, is pressured by Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22), forward Jae Crowder, right, and forward Mikal Bridges, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. The Suns won 104-96. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker cheers fro the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. Booker did not play in the second half. The Suns won 104-96. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) backs down Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives past Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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