This is a tough blow for the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the West as they are currently without All-Star guard Chris Paul.
Devin Booker taking on more playmaking responsibility is going to prove critical to the Suns moving forward.
As the All-Star break approaches, the Phoenix Suns are on a run. They defeated the Los Angeles Clippers for their sixth consecutive victory and 10th in their last 11.
On Thursday, the NBA All-Star reserves were announced on TNT, now we know who made the cut and who missed out.
The NBA's top Phoenix Suns, led by Paul and Booker, have won nine consecutive games.
Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns' career leader in games scoring 40 or more points with 16 to his name.
Suns rally deep into the fourth quarter by registering another win defeating Dallas Mavericks as they end their five game road trip.
Phoenix built a 64-54 halftime lead behind 21 points from Booker, and McGee who scored eight points in the first three minutes of the half.
Suns won despite allowing Raptors 15 more field goal attempts, and letting the Raptors grab a season-high 22 offensive rebounds.
Chris Paul continues to look 26 years old instead of 36, doing a little of everything to keep the Suns among the league's elite.