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Booker is two games away from the All-NBA eligibility threshold, risking exclusion from key awards this season.
The 65-game rule ties legacy to availability, aiming to curb load management while influencing MVP and All-NBA races.
Officials hoped reduced wear would ease the decision to play star players, but the effect remains debated.
The rule creates tension as players who miss time could be deemed ineligible for awards despite strong performance.
The article highlights Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, and others as potential victims of the threshold.
Durability is back in the spotlight, forcing teams to balance rest against recognition.
The 65-game mark could reshape who is considered among the league’s best by the time awards are decided.
Back-end schedule pressures, including up to 16 back-to-backs, contribute to the ongoing debate about the rule’s effectiveness.
The article frames the threshold as a potential barrier to players who shape the league’s narrative.
The piece concludes that the 65-game rule has meaningful, ongoing implications for how seasons are remembered.

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The Suns are 7th in the West with a 34-26 record as March begins, and their fate hinges on a healthy, productive stretch.
Health will determine March outcomes as Booker, Brooks, and Goodwin deal with injuries delaying a full-strength run.
March presents a crucial window for the Suns to stabilize roles as matchups gain weight toward a potential playoff run.
Ott notes these are meaningful games, and Phoenix must be competitive nightly to make a late push.
Phoenix aims to get mostly healthy in March to maximize its chances for a strong April run.
The article frames March as a pre-playoff ramp-up with heightened stakes for each game.
A healthy Suns lineup could mean postseason noise, but March health is the limiters' determinant.
The Suns face a tough March schedule with several notable opponents on the horizon.
March's results will influence whether Phoenix lands in a play-in or a higher seed.

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Booker is close to returning after missing a week with a hip injury, with live 5-on-5 work in practice.
Phoenix sits 7th in the West with 22 games left and could move up with Booker's return.
Booker averages 24.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists this season, making his return important for offense.
Coach Ott said Booker’s return should ease defenses and support his teammates.
The Suns expect Booker to influence rotations and scoring after his long absence.
Devin Booker's return could help Jalen Green’s scoring, according to Ott.
Arizona sports media note indicates Booker’s return could alter the team’s approach in the coming three to four games of a busy week.

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