Devin Booker Returns, Suns Aim for Top Six

0:00It's March 3rd, here's your NBA news in two minutes. Devon Booker is set to return for the Phoenix Suns tonight against the Sacramento Kings. The Star Guard has missed the last four games due to a strained right hip, but he's off the injury report just in time. Phoenix sits at 34 wins and 26 losses, holding seventh place in the Western Conference with 22 games left. There are two games behind the six-place Los Angeles Lakers after a close one-thirteen to one-ten win over them. The Suns have dealt with a rough stretch with Out Booker, going four and seven in February with one of the league's worst offenses. They lost big to San Antonio when he got hurt and struggled in other games, too, scoring poorly against Portland and Orlando. Injuries piled up, including Dylan Brooks breaking his left hand and guard Jordan Goodwin missing time with a calf strain. Booker's absence put extra pressure on players like Jalen Green, Grayson Allen, and Colin Gillespie for playmaking. The team scores way better with him on the floor, around 117 points per 100 possessions,

1:02like a top-10 offense. His return should lighten that load right away. Phoenix also gets a boost from news signing, Haywood Highsmith, who's finally healthy after knee surgery and ready to debut. The six-foot-five wing brings strong defense and solid three-point shooting from his heat days. Coach Jordan Ott says, Goodwin is ramping up but not quite there yet, while Brooks remains three to five weeks out. With a favorable schedule ahead, including home games against Chicago and New Orleans, the sun's aimed a climb into the top six and skipped the plan. They face the Lakers again on April 10th and overtaking them looks possible if they stay healthy and went out. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Get in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-I-SOL-I-Pillow.com. Get in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-I-SOL-I-Pillow.com.