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The Suns will be without Devin Booker for tonight’s NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Thunder. The star guard 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 points per game, was injured back on Dec. 1 during Phoenix’s win over the Lakers, and he’s scheduled for an evaluation this week to monitor his progress. (This is a developing story…) 

Suns star Devin Booker will miss tonight’s game against the Thunder, leaving Phoenix to adjust their backcourt.

Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025.

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Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.

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Harshita Saxena is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, contributing to the NBA desk with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy. She brings a research-first approach to her coverage, connecting in-game decisions to larger narratives, as seen in her detailed analysis of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas and his standout 45-point performance in April 2025. Her disciplined reporting style emphasizes precise, insightful storytelling that enhances fans’ understanding of the game. With a strong background in data analysis, Harshita applies advanced statistical tools and visualization techniques to uncover trends and patterns within the NBA, translating raw numbers into compelling narratives. This allows her to pair on-court storytelling with data-backed insights, giving fans both the context and the evidence behind pivotal moments. Beyond reporting, she has led editorial teams and published research papers, sharpening her ability to structure content with accuracy and depth. Recognized with the Discover Data Analysis Badge by Microsoft, Harshita integrates her analytical expertise into sports journalism, bridging the gap between traditional reporting and modern, data-informed coverage of basketball.