NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 10-8 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-8 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Suns F Kevin Durant (foot) ruled out vs. Grizzlies Nov 22, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Footprin...
Keita Bates-Diop - Will start Friday Bates-Diop will start Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Bradley Beal (back) remains out and Kevin Durant will miss his first game of the season, so Bates-Diop will join Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon and Jusuf Nurkic in the starting lineup. Across his previous four starts, Bates-Diop has averaged 6.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.3 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Downgraded to out Durant (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Durant was a late addition to the injury report and will ultimately miss his first game of the season due to right foot soreness. The MVP candidate's next chance to suit up will come Sunday in New York. In Durant's absence, Devin Booker, Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon should handle increased playmaking duties, while Keita Bates-Diop and Nassir Little could see more minutes in the frontcourt.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Listed as questionable Friday Durant is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Grizzlies due to right foot soreness.
Impact Durant wasn't on previous injury reports leading up to Friday morning, so his status is a surprise. Between absences to teammates Devin Booker and Bradley Beal (back) throughout the start of the season, Durant has been putting up MVP-caliber numbers of 31.4 points on 53/52/89 shooting, 7.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 36.9 minutes. However, a matchup against the 3-11 Grizzlies does present itself as an opportunity for the 35-year-old to rest. If Durant is sidelined, more usage should go to Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon and other playmakers, while forwards such as Keita Bates-Diop and Nassir Little could see more minutes.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yuta Watanabe - Ruled out Friday Watanabe (quadriceps) will not play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact This will be the fourth straight game on the shelf for Watanabe, and his timetable is still a bit murky. His next chance to play will be Sunday against the Knicks. Nassir Little has picked up a bit of momentum with so many injuries in Phoenix, scoring in double digits in each of his last three games.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Eubanks - Won't play Friday Eubanks (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Eubanks picked up the ankle injury during Wednesday's game against the Warriors and was unable to return. The severity is currently unknown, so it remains to be seen if Eubanks will be ready for Sunday's game against the Knicks. We could see more of Chimezie Metu and Keita Bates-Diop against the Grizzlies on Friday.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Streaking Suns back on the road against slumping Grizzlies Nov 22, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Streaking Suns back on the road against slumping Grizzlies Nov 22, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kevin Durant's Honest Reaction to Scott Foster Ejecting Chris Paul Kevin Durant didn’t expect Chris Paul to get ejected.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
11-22-23 Postgame Media Availability: Frank Vogel, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
The Phoenix Suns win their 5th straight game with a 123-115 win over the Golden State Warriors.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Keita Bates-Diop - Limited production off bench Bates-Diop produced three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 win over the Warriors.
Impact Bates-Diop was held below 20 minutes for a second consecutive matchup Wednesday, and he didn't have much production in the comfortable win. He's logged single-digit scoring totals in each of his six appearances since reclaiming a bench role, averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chimezie Metu - Logs two blocks in victory Metu chipped in four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two blocks in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 victory over the Warriors.
Impact Metu played double-digit minutes for the first time this season and didn't have stellar offensive production, but he recorded two blocks in the comfortable win. However, he's unlikely to see a significant role for the Suns moving forward.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Scores 12 off bench Okogie recorded 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 victory over the Warriors.
Impact Okogie had totaled just six points over his last three appearances, but he saw an uptick in playing time Wednesday with Grayson Allen getting into some foul trouble. Okogie has come off the bench in nine of his last 10 appearances and has averaged 6.1 points and 2.7 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nassir Little - Scores in double figures again Little finished with 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 victory over Golden State.
Impact Little didn't see much playing time over the first half of November, but he's seen an uptick in usage recently, playing at least 20 minutes in three consecutive appearances. He's scored in double figures in each of those three outings, averaging 11.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Posts double-double in win Booker ended Wednesday's 123-115 victory over the Warriors with 25 points (5-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-14 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 31 minutes.
Impact Booker has been a consistent scorer in his five appearances since returning from a calf injury, and he stepped up with his assists Wednesday to finish with his third double-double of the season. Over his five outings since his return, he's averaged 26.8 points, 8.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steve Kerr Breaks Down Warriors Loss Against Phoenix Suns | Nov 22, 2023
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Chris Paul tossed in return to Phoenix as Suns sink Warriors Nov 22, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) alongside Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) in the firs...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kevin Durant Talks BIG WIN vs Warriors, Postgame Interview 🎤
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Warriors bench fuels comeback that falls short in loss to Phoenix Suns PHOENIX — Referee Scott Foster ejected Chris Paul with just 23 seconds remaining in the first half, capping off a second quarter collapse th...
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker lead Suns to fifth straight win, beat skidding Warriors 123-115
The Phoenix Suns won their fifth straight game by beating the Golden State Warriors 123-115 on Wednesday night.NOVEMBER 23, 2023
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NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns - Full Game Highlights | November 22, 2023-24 NBA Season
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Durant, Booker lead Suns to fifth straight win, beating skidding Warriors 123-115
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Devin Booker added 25 and the Phoenix Suns won their fifth straight game by beating the Golden State Warriors 123-115 on Wednesday nightNOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Durant Talks Win vs Warriors, Postgame Interview 🎤
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
