Suns Survive Double Overtime Thriller Against Magic Despite Key Injuries

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns secured a hard-fought 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, despite playing without Devin Booker and losing Dillon Brooks to a hand injury early in the game. Jalen Green sealed the win with a clutch shot at the buzzer.

Early Setbacks for Phoenix

The Suns stumbled out of the gate, falling into a 6-0 deficit before Dillon Brooks scored their first points of the night. However, Brooks’ night was cut short after just seven minutes of play when he sustained a left hand injury. It was later revealed that Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand.

A Back-and-Forth Battle

Despite the early setbacks, Phoenix remained competitive, trailing by only four points at the end of the first quarter despite a strong performance from Orlando’s Desmond Bane (34 points). The game continued to swing back and forth, with multiple lead changes throughout the second and third quarters. Jordan Goodwin’s late three-pointer gave the Suns a narrow lead heading into the fourth.

Jalen Green Delivers in the Clutch

Orlando forced overtime after tying the game in the closing seconds of regulation. In the first overtime period, neither team could establish a significant advantage. The game went to a second overtime tied at 102.

In the second overtime, Grayson Allen and Jalen Green led the charge for Phoenix. With 30 seconds remaining, Orlando trailed by three points. A missed free throw by Jonathan Isaac was followed by a game-tying shot from Jevon Carter, setting the stage for Green’s dramatic game-winner.

This angle of Jalen Green’s game-winner.

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Key Takeaways

• Jalen Green’s Resilience: Despite a tough shooting night overall (6/26 from the field), Green came through when it mattered most, scoring seven points in the second overtime, including the game-winning shot.
• Injury Concerns: The Suns are facing mounting injury concerns with Devin Booker already sidelined for at least a week with a hip injury and now Dillon Brooks suffering a broken hand.
• Strong Performances from Opponents: Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 34 and 26 points respectively, but their efforts weren’t enough to secure the win.

“Tried to head back out there….”

Injury Updates

Devin Booker will be re-evaluated in one week after experiencing hip soreness. Haywood Highsmith will continue his rehabilitation from right knee surgery and will be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks. Dillon Brooks’ injury will require further evaluation to determine the extent of his absence.

FAQ

What is Devin Booker’s injury status?

Devin Booker is out with a right hip strain and will be re-evaluated in one week.

How long is Dillon Brooks expected to be out?

Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand and will undergo further evaluation to determine his recovery timeline.

Who scored the game-winning shot for the Suns?

Jalen Green scored the game-winning shot for the Suns at the buzzer in double overtime.

Stay tuned to 247sports.news for further updates on the Suns’ injury situation and their upcoming games.