Suns' Brooks has broken hand, sources say; Booker out one week
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Key Points:
- Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand in Saturday's double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period, with doctors set to determine the exact recovery timetable.
- The injury compounds the Suns' challenges, as All-Star guard Devin Booker is already sidelined for at least a week due to a right hip strain sustained earlier in the week.
- Brooks, a key player averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this season, had increased his scoring by 6.9 points from last season, ranking sixth in scoring improvement among qualified players.
- The Suns currently hold a 33-24 record and are considered a surprise postseason contender, led by first-year head
