The Phoenix Suns have suffered another blow as Forward Dillon Brooks hurt his left hand in Saturday’s 113-110 2OT win over the Orlando Magic. Phoenix hosts the red-hot Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Brooks’ left-hand fracture will require the team to enforce a “next man up” mentality to maintain their status as one of the NBA’s surprise playoff threats this season.
Phoenix Suns Suffer Another Blow
The Phoenix Suns have been showcasing a new culture and identity in the NBA. But the Suns suffered another blow as Brooks suffered a left-hand fracture. Underdog NBA recently reported on X, formerly Twitter, “Shams (Charania): Dillon Brooks (hand) to miss at least 4-6 weeks.”
Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott said of his team on Sunday, “The identity doesn’t change … Play the same style. Our defense is going to have to be better, offense is going to have to be better … We’re just going to have to find new ways as things continue to progress.”
Ott’s statement on his team was reassuring to many, but also problematic. Phoenix suffered a blow as Brooks is expected to be sidelined for about one week, while Suns star Devin Booker will miss at least one week because of a right hip strain sustained on Thursday.
Phoenix Suns’ Outlook
The Phoenix Suns’ outlook appears to be a mixed bag, as Phoenix enters a tough stretch of games starting on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics and continuing on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Home court advantage can work in Phoenix’s favor, but Brooks’ left-hand injury will likely hurt the team’s success as he’s one of the top scorers. Brooks’s presence will be missed as he has been having a career year. Phoenix would need to adjust its defensive assignments and lean significantly on its bench in his absence.
Dillon Brooks’ Stats
Dillon Brooks averaged 20.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, while shooting 44% from the field, 34.3% from the three-point range, and 85.6% from the free throw line, this season. injury.
Brooks can return by the NBA Play-In Tournament and NBA Playoffs at full strength, a must for the Suns, who benefited from Brooks’ push back against society’s rather low playoff expectations.
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