Is Devin Booker playing tonight? Suns star’s availability update ahead of Game 4 vs Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns will face off against the Dallas Mavericks for their Game 4 clash of the Western Conference semifinals series on Sunday, May 8th. The game is scheduled to commence at 3:30 PM ET (Monday, May 9th at 1:00 AM IST) at the American Airlines Center.

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However, several NBA fans are keen to know whether or not Devin Booker will play in Game 4 against the Mavs. Booker has been exceptional for the Phoenix outfit over the past two seasons or so and his form will be vital for Monty Williams’ side if they are to win the NBA Championship this year.

Is Devin Booker playing tonight vs Mavericks? Update on Suns superstar for Game 4

Earlier on Sunday, the Phoenix Suns listed Devin Booker as available to play Game 4 vs the Mavericks. The 25-year-old also trained with the team and looked in good spirits ahead of the game. So, barring any late fitness issues or injury problems, Booker is expected to play on Sunday night.

While Booker did suffer a hamstring issue earlier in the campaign and he missed about 2-3 weeks of action for the Western Conference giants. However, he seems to have recovered from it completely and is now back to his best. The Michigan-born guard looks to be a man on a mission this season and is bound to play a massive role for his team in the remaining games of the playoffs.

The three-time All-Star has been exceptional for the Suns throughout the season. Prior to the playoffs, Booker was averaging 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game during the course of the regular season. During Game 1 vs the Mavericks, Bookers scored 23 points and in Game 2 he scored 30, as the Suns took a 2-0 lead in the series. He still managed 18 points in Game 3 but the Suns suffered defeat against the Mavs on Friday.

Nevertheless, the Suns are still in the driving seat and lead the series 2-1 and Booker will be aiming to help his side restore the two-game advantage in the 4th game of the series on Sunday.