By the second quarter, Oklahoma City had built a 36-25 lead over the Suns, and Phoenix was already feeling the pressure. With the Knicks and Magic punching their tickets to the Las Vegas semifinals, the Suns were hoping to follow suit. But without Devin Booker on the floor, that dream suddenly looks a lot harder, especially facing a Thunder squad riding a 23-1 start to the season.

Devin Booker is sidelined with a strained right groin, and this marks his third straight game out. He was originally listed as questionable, so there’s hope he’s inching closer to a return, but tonight, Phoenix will have to make do without him.

With Booker out, the Suns are leaning on Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin to handle extra playmaking duties in the backcourt. Booker, who leads the team with 25

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