Phoenix Suns Star Devin Booker May Miss 3 Weeks With Hamstring Strain

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker has a right hamstring strain and could miss up to three weeks, according to a report.

Booker's MRI on Wednesday confirmed he suffered a "mild" hamstring strain, The Associated Press reported. Booker, 25, was hurt in Tuesday's Game 2 loss during the third quarter as he tried to defend a New Orleans shot on a fast break. He was sprinting down the court, jumped, and then grabbed at his right hamstring after he landed.

The Pelicans won the game 125-114 to even the series at 1.

On Thursday, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst that Booker suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain and could miss two to three weeks.

Game 3 is planned Friday in New Orleans.

The top-seeded Suns, who lost in the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games last season, are trying to make their way back to the title. The team has faced adversity during the though, with All-Star guard Chris Paul missing time with a shoulder injury and COVID-19 during the playoffs.

Booker was the team's leading scorer, averaging nearly 27 points per game during the regular season. He had 31 points — all in the first half — when he left Tuesday's game.