Grayson Allen injury update: Will Suns sharpshooter suit up vs Warriors?

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Phoenix Suns sharpshooter Grayson Allen is reportedly questionable for the Play-In game against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA playoffs. The Suns guard is dealing with a hamstring issue and didn't play the regular-season finale for the same reason.

The hamstring soreness could reportedly keep Allen out of Friday's win-or-go-home game. His playing status will be determined during shootarounds and pre-game warmup.

Allen has been a critical piece for the Suns this season, averaging 16.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists. His 3-point shooting is his biggest asset, but this season, he has shot at a clip of 34.9 percent, way less than his 40.3 percent career shooting split.

The Suns use Allen to stretch the floor, which in turn gives a pick-and-roll situation with Devin Booker driving the ball to the basket. Though he is not shooting incredibly well this season, his ability to get heated up from outside can swing the momentum of any game, especially in the playoffs.

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Suns missed the trick with Grayson Allen's injury management

Grayson Allen had already missed 30 games this season when he suited up for the Suns in their second-last regular-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The franchise had already locked a seed in the Western Conference, but despite that, they decided to play their sharpshooter.