Orlando visits Phoenix following Booker's 44-point performance
Phoenix hosts the Orlando Magic after Devin Booker scored 44 points in the Phoenix Suns' 120-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves43 MINS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX SUNS 9-5 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Season-high 11 points in loss Ighodaro finished with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to Minnesota.
Impact The rookie big man posted his first career game with double-digit points while surpassing Jusuf Nurkic in playing time Sunday. Ighodaro has begun to carve out a much more significant role with the club, and he has tallied 10-plus minutes in each of his last five appearances. Through nine regular-season games, the Marquette product has averaged 4.0 points and 3.8 rebounds across 14.4 minutes per game.
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Nabs double-double in defeat Jones totaled 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Jones tallied a game-high 11 assists, tying his previous season high from Oct. 31 against the Clippers. The point guard had a decent bounce-back outing against the Timberwolves after posting seven points and shooting 2-for-8 from the field in Friday's loss to the Thunder. Through 14 regular-season appearances, the 28-year-old has averaged 10.6 points, 6.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 32.5 minutes per game.
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Efficient 18 points in loss Allen posted 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact After a two-game absence due to right hamstring soreness, the 29-year-old led the bench with 18 points and finished as the second-highest scorer on the Suns behind Devin Booker (44). Allen has been on a mainstay on the injury report this season while also taking a backseat to the club's new addition, Tyus Jones. Through 10 regular-season outings, Allen has averaged 9.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting a lackluster 37.8 percent from the field across 21.1 minutes per game.
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Sets season-high 44 points in loss Booker logged 44 points (15-29 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one block across 40 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact After posting a season-low 12 points in Friday's loss to the Thunder, Booker produced a stellar bounce-back game with a new season-high mark in points. The star shooting guard also set a season high in threes made, and he has now hit three or more shots from beyond the arc in seven outings. Through 14 regular-season matchups, Booker has averaged 24.0 points, 6.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 36.6 minutes per game.
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Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance
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Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win
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Gets starting nod Sunday Plumlee will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact The Suns will opt for a big lineup with Plumlee starting alongside Jusuf Nurkic in the frontcourt, and Josh Okogie sliding to the bench. Plumlee has carved out a significant role with the Suns this year, during which he has averaged 5.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.5 blocks across 17.3 minutes per game in 12 regular-season appearances (one start).
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Moving to bench Okogie won't start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Impact Bradley Beal (calf) and Kevin Durant (calf) remain sidelined, but the Suns are rolling out a two-center lineup with Mason Plumlee and Jusuf Nurkic surrounded by Tyus Jones, Devin Booker and rookie Ryan Dunn. In four appearances off the bench this season, Okogie has averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 15.3 minutes per game.
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Won't play Monday Coach Mike Budenholzer said Beal (calf), who's already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, will remain sidelined for Monday's game versus Orlando, Duane Rankin of...
Impact Beal has already missed two games and will remain sidelined for the Suns' upcoming back-to-back set. With Kevin Durant (calf) also sidelined, Josh Okogie and Ryan Dunn should continue to start, while Royce O'Neale, Oso Ighodaro and Monte Morris handle increased roles off the bench.
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Getting green light Allen (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Impact As expected, Allen has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action following a two-game absence. With Bradley Beal (calf) and Kevin Durant (calf) sidelined, the Suns could use Allen's floor spacing against Minnesota's stout defensive frontcourt.
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Upgraded to available Nurkic (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Impact As expected, Nurkic has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a one-game absence. Over his last two appearances, Nurkic has averaged 3.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 25.5 minutes per game.
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Upgraded to probable for Sunday Allen (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Impact Allen has missed the Sun's last two games due to a sore right hamstring, but the 2018 first-round is poised to make his return Sunday. Allen could be inserted into the starting lineup due to Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal both being ruled out due to calf injuries.
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Probable for Sunday Nurkic is probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Nurkic has been bothered by a left ankle sprain over the last few days. Even though the injury hasn't prevented the big man from suiting up outside of the Nov. 12 win over the Jazz, it has certainly impacted his play. Nurkic is averaging a mere 2.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in his last three contests.
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