phoenix sun guard dillon brooks But he broke his left hand in Saturday’s double-overtime win. orlando magic He is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
Sources said doctors will meet Sunday to determine an exact timetable for Brooks.
Brooks’ injury is the latest blow to the Suns, who announced before Saturday’s game that the All-Star guard devin booker Will miss at least a week with a right hip strain San Antonio Spurs On Thursday.
Brooks played seven minutes against the Magic and posted five points and three rebounds before his injury. He’s a key part of the playoff-contending Suns, entering Saturday averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. According to ESPN Research, Brooks increased his scoring average by 6.9 points from last season, the sixth-largest increase among players who qualified for scoring titles in both seasons.
Phoenix is 3-4 without Brooks this season.
Booker is averaging 24.7 points, 6.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 44 games this season. The 29-year-old recently missed seven consecutive games with a right ankle sprain.
The Suns are one of the NBA’s surprise postseason threats at 33-24 this season – showcasing a new culture and identity behind first-year head coach Jordan Ott, the leaders of Booker and Brooks and a young core around jalen green, Colin Gillespie, mark williams And Ryan Dunn.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
