The Phoenix Suns are gearing up for a showdown at Fiserv Forum against the Milwaukee Bucks, riding high after winning four of their last five games. Despite missing key players like Grayson Allen and Dillon Brooks, the Suns have leaned on the offensive prowess of Devin Booker and Colin Gillespie to keep the momentum going.
Allen, who missed the recent clash with Charlotte due to a right knee injury, is listed as questionable for tonight’s game. The Suns are also without Mark Williams and Brooks, both sidelined with injuries.
The Bucks aren’t faring much better on the health front, notably missing Kevin Porter Jr. Allen’s game-time status could be pivotal; he’s been a major force for Phoenix this season, averaging 17.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, making him the third-leading scorer on the team.
Earlier this season, Allen delivered a standout performance with a career-high 42 points, setting a franchise record with 10 three-pointers in a single game. He also became the fastest in Suns history to hit 100 threes in just 31 games.
The Suns, sitting at 37-27, have found their stride, going 4-1 in their last five matchups. They’re up against a Bucks team struggling with a 27-36 record, having lost five of their last six, including a tough 130-91 loss to the Orlando Magic.
Phoenix is averaging 112.1 points per game, slightly edging out Milwaukee’s 111.1. They also hold a rebounding advantage, 43.4 to the Bucks’ 41.2. With their recent form and the advantage of playing at home, the Suns are stepping into this contest as favorites.
Injury Report:
- Grayson Allen: Questionable (Right knee injury management)
- Jordan Goodwin: Available (Left calf strain)
- Dillon Brooks: Out (Left hand fracture)
- Mark Williams: Out (Left foot third metatarsal stress reaction)
- Bobby Portis: Questionable (Thoracic spine contusion)
- Taurean Prince: Questionable (Neck surgery recovery)
- Jericho Sims: Questionable (Right patella tendonitis)
- Kevin Porter Jr.: Out (Right knee synovitis)
- Alex Antetokounmpo: Out (G League two-way)
- Cormac Ryan: Out (G League two-way)
As the Suns aim to capitalize on their momentum, all eyes will be on how they navigate these injury challenges and whether they can maintain their winning ways against a Bucks team eager to turn their fortunes around.