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Devin Booker drops one 'wish' that could've avoided Suns getting swept by Thunder
TL;DR
Devin Booker believes the Phoenix Suns could have avoided being swept by the Thunder if they had a healthier roster and more playing time together. He specifically mentioned the impact of playing alongside Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.
Key points
- Devin Booker reflects on the Suns' playoff performance
- Injuries plagued the Suns during the season
- Suns lost 131 to 122 against the Thunder
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The Phoenix Suns were not expected to make it this far in the NBA Playoffs. They struggled towards the end of the season and saw a lot of their players go down due to injuries. Devin Booker posits that having more playing time alongside a complete squad with Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks could have prevented the Oklahoma City Thunder from sweeping them.
Booker knows healthier Suns stood a better chance vs. Thunder in NBA Playoffs
Getting swept in the NBA Playoffs is a rough experience, especially after having to battle through 82 games and the NBA Play-In Tournament. But, that is the reality that dawned on the Suns after ending their season with a 131 to 122 loss against the Thunder. There was not a lot that they could change so that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would not trample their hopes, at least when it comes to factors that the Suns could control.
If given the chance, Devin Booker did drop one wish which he thinks gives the Suns a better shot in the NBA Playoffs. It was a healthier Suns squad that got to play more on the court together, via Doug Haller of The Athletic.
Q&A
What did Devin Booker wish for to avoid the Suns' sweep by the Thunder?
Devin Booker wished for a healthier Suns squad that could have played more together, including teammates Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.
How did injuries affect the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Playoffs?
Injuries significantly impacted the Suns' performance, limiting their ability to compete effectively and ultimately leading to their sweep by the Thunder.
What was the final score of the Suns' last game against the Thunder?
The Suns lost their final game against the Thunder with a score of 131 to 122.
