Suns guard Devin Booker returns from 5-game absence with groin strain

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker returned to the lineup for Tuesday’s 117-112 loss to Memphis after lacking 5 video games with a left groin pressure.

Booker final performed Dec. 19 in a loss to Indiana. He scored 16 factors vs. Memphis, lacking 16 of 20 photographs whereas meting out 9 assists in half-hour.

Booker is averaging 24.7 factors, 3.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists per sport this season.

The Suns, who misplaced for the sixth time in seven video games, performed with out Jusuf Nurkic, serving the second of his three-game suspension for his involvement in a battle with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Bradley Beal left the sport within the first half with a left hip contusion.

Although nobody fouled out, there have been 54 fouls referred to as within the sport and 58 free throws tried. Grizzlies large man Jaren Jackson Jr. completed with 38 factors and 10 rebounds within the win, going 10-for-17 from the road.