"Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand in Saturday's double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time, sources told ESPN. Brooks' injury is the latest blow for the Suns, who announced before Saturday's game that All-Star guard Devin Booker would miss at least one week because of a right hip strain that happened against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday."
"Brooks played seven minutes against the Magic, posting five points and three rebounds before his injury. He is a key part to the playoff-contending Suns, entering Saturday averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Phoenix is 3-4 without Brooks this season. Brooks has increased his scoring average by 6.9 points from last season, the sixth-biggest increase among players to qualify for the scoring title in both seasons, according to ESPN Research."
Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand in Saturday's double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Doctors will meet on Sunday to determine an exact timetable for Brooks. Devin Booker will miss at least one week because of a right hip strain sustained against the San Antonio Spurs. Brooks played seven minutes against the Magic, recording five points and three rebounds before his injury. Brooks was averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. The Suns are 3-4 without Brooks and sit 33-24 under first-year head coach Jordan Ott with a young supporting core.
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