Suns’ Booker has hamstring strain, status vs. Pels uncertain
By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker has a right hamstring strain, clouding his status for the remainder of the team’s first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Suns said Booker’s MRI on Wednesday confirmed a “mild” hamstring strain. Booker was hurt in Tuesday’s Game 2 loss during the third quarter when he tried to defend a New Orleans shot on a fast break. The 25-year-old was sprinting downcourt, jumped and then grabbed at his right hamstring after he landed. The Pelicans won the game 125-114 to even the series at 1. Game 3 is on Friday in New Orleans.