Devin Booker will sit out Thursday night's matchup against the Detroit Pistons due to an ankle injury. The Phoenix Suns star participated in Tuesday's loss to Miami despite dealing with the issue.

Booker's absence impacts a Suns team fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. His scoring ability and leadership have been essential to their success this season. Missing games could disrupt their momentum.

The injury comes at a challenging time with the Suns scheduled to face Detroit and then embark on a tougher stretch of games. Coach Frank Vogel will likely manage Booker's minutes carefully upon his return to prevent further setbacks.