Report: Devin Booker may return for Suns as soon as Game 6

Keeping their season alive could be getting harder for the Pelicans.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker could return to action as soon as Thursday for Game 6 of the first-round playoff series against New Orleans, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN Sources: Phoenix Suns All-Star G Devin Booker (hamstring strain) is progressing toward a return soon, including the possibility as soon as Game 6 or Game 7 of this playoff series vs. New Orleans. He’s expected to be initially listed as out for Thursday’s Game 6.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 27, 2022

After Booker suffered a hamstring injury in Game 2 of the series, reports indicated he could miss two-to-three weeks. He had scored 31 first-half points in that game before the injury occurred in the third quarter.

Phoenix currently leads the best-of-seven series 3-2 and looks to advance Thursday night in New Ofleans.

The three-time All-Star averaged 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game in the regular season while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from deep.