Team Profile
Phoenix Suns
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114.0 6thOffensive Rating
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109.7 19thDefensive Rating
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4.3 7thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game115.3 18th
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Points per game Against112.6 20th
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Rebounds per game44.3 18th
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Assists per game26.8 16th
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker delivered a big scoring night with some other facets of the game sprinkled in to help the team blow out the Los Angeles Lakers by 18 points. The Kentucky product finished with 31 points on 11-for-22 shooting while adding five assists, five rebounds, three steals, and three turnovers. Finally, the dynamic backcourt of Booker and Bradley Beal are healthy and they were firing on all cylinders on Thursday night. Despite Kevin Durant having an "off" night, this is a preview of what the Suns can do if everyone is on the court. All three stars are capable of putting up big fantasy stat lines as well.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal looked fully healthy again during the team's 127-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He ended up with 37 points, on 14-for-21 shooting and 8-for-10 from beyond the arc. On top of that, he posted six rebounds, four assists, and one steal while committing three turnovers. Beal and Devin Booker were the steadying force that guided this blowout victory. The Lakers looked like they had no answer to the both of them pulling up from wherever they wanted on the court. If Beal can continue this level of play and stay on the court, he'll be a big reason for the Suns' success as well as the fantasy teams that were bold enough to draft him.
Detroit Pistons guard Monte Morris (quad) has reportedly begun ramping up activities and is hopeful to return by the end of January. The veteran guard has not played this season while he continues to recover from a quad strain. The team announced in November that Morris would miss 6-8 weeks of action. Head coach Monty Williams said that Morris is no longer dealing with pain in his quad. It sounds like Morris is making good progress, but he should still remain on the waiver wire for the moment.
Phoenix Suns center Udoka Azubuike (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This doesn't come as a shock after Azubike was listed as doubtful on the injury report. His absence won't have much of an impact on the Suns rotation during this game. Jusuf Nurkic and Drew Eubanks should continue seeing most of the minutes at the center spot with Azubuike having a minimal role anyway.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will suit up for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar forward was considered questionable coming into this game due to a right hamstring strain. The expectation is that Durant will resume his normal role in the rotation. That means, Durant should play minutes in the mid-30s, so fantasy managers should feel comfortable getting him back in their lineups.