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Devin Booker Injury Forces Suns' Early Exit in Spurs Loss

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker exited Thursday's 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs after playing just 9 minutes due to right hip soreness. Coach Jordan Ott confirmed the five-time All-Star left the game with 5:24 remaining in the first quarter, returning briefly before exiting for good with 2:35 left. Booker's latest injury setback follows a seven-game absence from January 25-February 5 for a sprained right ankle, which he returned from to play two games before sitting again on February 11 for ankle management. The 29-year-old leads the Suns in scoring (25.2 PPG) and is their primary playmaker with 6.3 assists per game. His ongoing injury issues could significantly impact Phoenix's playoff positioning as they face the Orlando Magic on Saturday.