Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has cleared COVID protocols. Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Suns All-Star Devin Booker to return Wednesday vs. Heat

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 3/9/22

The top-seeded Phoenix Suns are getting their leading scorer back in the lineup just in time for Wednesday night's marquee matchup against the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat.

After missing four games in COVID-19 protocols, Suns All-Star Devin Booker will return tonight vs. Miami.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 9, 2022

Devin Booker is available tonight. pic.twitter.com/x1hvhV0SKk
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 9, 2022

Booker entered the NBA's health and safety protocols last Wednesday, and the Suns have gone 3-1 in his absence. Phoenix is 52-13 and has an eight-game lead over the Memphis Grizzlies for the top spot in the Western Conference, while Miami is currently 44-22 and holds a three-game edge over both the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks.

The 25-year-old guard leads the Suns at 25.6 points per game, matching his team-leading total from last season. He also ranks second in assists (4.6) and minutes per contest (34.4) over 54 games.

Booker has posted a .448/.368/.864 shooting line this year and has averaged a career-high 5.2 rebounds per contest thus far. He was named to his third consecutive All-Star squad in February.

More must-reads: