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Phoenix Suns' Offensive Woes: Jalen Green's Injury and Impact on the Team's Performance, Coupled with Dillon Brooks' Return and Booker's Stellar Form

The Phoenix Suns face a setback as key guard Jalen Green suffered a hamstring injury, sidelining him for an estimated 4-6 weeks. Green, who had just returned from a hamstring issue sustained during training camp, re-injured himself after playing only seven minutes in his second game back. His absence significantly weakens the Suns' offensive capabilities, especially considering he scored a team-high 29 points in his comeback game. Adding to the mix, Dillon Brooks has returned to the court after a six-game absence due to a core muscle injury. In his return against the Los Angeles Clippers, he played 27 minutes, scoring an efficient 16 points along with 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Brooks has been averaging 18.5 points per game this season, ranking second on the team. The Suns are currently enjoying a good run of form. They recently defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 114-103, bringing their record to a 50% win rate with four wins in their last five games. During this period, their star player, Devin Booker, has been in exceptional form, averaging 29.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 1 steal, with shooting percentages of 52.3% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range.

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