MARCH 22, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Lakers · Wed 3:00AM
PHX -4.0 TOTAL 233.5
NBA playoff picture, standings: Phoenix Suns in Western Conference postseason fight Just 3.5 games separate the fourth place team and the 12th place team in the NBA's Western Conference entering Wednesday night's NBA games.
Deandre Ayton - Remains out Wednesday Ayton won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to a hip injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Ayton will miss a second straight, although his injury has gone from being listed as a groin issue to his hip. Bismack Biyombo started against the Thunder in his absence. Ayton's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Sacramento.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
College hoops staffs specialize to meet roster, NIL demands
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Booker leads Phoenix against Los Angeles after 46-point game
Phoenix visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Devin Booker scored 46 points in the Suns' 124-120 loss to the Oklahoma City ThunderMARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phoenix Suns have toughest remaining schedule of top 10 teams in Western Conference Phoenix continues its three-game road trip Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
MARCH 20, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Darius Bazley brings the thunder. #shorts | Phoenix Suns
MARCH 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Report: Major Update on Kevin Durant's Injury Return Kevin Durant could be back before the crucial Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers game to end the season
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Landry Shamet - Drills three triples in return Shamet (foot) finished with 10 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal across 20 minutes in Sunday's 124-120 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Though Shamet was playing for the first time since Jan. 16 after a prolonged absence due to a right foot injury, Suns head coach Monty Williams showed no hesitation about carving out a meaningful role for the 26-year-old in his return. Shamet was the fourth Suns player to check into the game off the bench, and he ended up leading all Phoenix reserves in minutes. It's possible, however, that his playing time may have been elevated due to starting wing Josh Okogie logging just 21 minutes while battling foul trouble, so Shamet doesn't look to be the most dependable streaming option for three-point production heading into the Suns' next game Wednesday versus the Lakers.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Giddey Spin & Score 🔥🔥🔥 | Extra Angle | OKC Thunder Wins 124-120 Over Phoenix Suns | #NBA
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Torrey Craig - Four rejections Sunday Craig provided seven points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four blocks and three assists across 31 minutes during Sunday's 124-120 loss to Oklahoma City.
Impact Making his sixth straight start in the absence of Kevin Durant (ankle), Craig recorded a season high in blocks while notching multiple rejections for the third time during that stretch. His three-and-D skill set gives him some modest deep-league value while he's starting, and over those six games he's averaging 5.2 points, 5.3 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.2 threes.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Paul - Double-double against OKC Paul notched 14 points (5-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 124-120 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Paul came away with his 16th double-double of the season in the narrow loss. The veteran point guard has scored in double digits in eight straight games, helping to cover for the latest Kevin Durant (ankle) absence, and over that stretch he's averaging 13.5 points, 10.1 assists, 4.9 boards, 2.0 steals and 1.6 threes.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Erupts for 46 in loss Booker produced 46 points (18-28 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 124-120 loss to the Thunder.
Impact It's the second time in the last six games Booker has poured in more than 40 points, but this time it didn't get the Suns in the win column. Kevin Durant (ankle) has missed all six of those games and is still at least a couple weeks away from returning, so Phoenix should continue to lean heavily on Booker in the meantime. Over Durant's latest absence, Booker is averaging 33.2 points, 3.7 boards, 3.2 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.5 steals while shooting 58.2 percent from the floor and 42.4 percent from long distance.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles hosts Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game
Oklahoma City plays the Los Angeles Clippers after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the Thunder's 124-120 victory over the Phoenix SunsMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul has 29 and Clippers down Blazers 111-102
Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday nightMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder Photos from the NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 19, 2023 in Oklahoma City.
MARCH 20, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Phoenix Suns | March 19, 2023
MARCH 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Phoenix Suns wilt late, fall to Oklahoma City despite Devin Booker's 46 points The Suns blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss at Oklahoma City.
MARCH 19, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Thunder rally to hand Suns fourth loss in last five Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-120 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday in Oklahoma...
MARCH 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
OKC Thunder Wins 124-120 Over Phoenix Suns | Game Highlights | March 19, 2023
MARCH 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Suns 124-120
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 124-120 on SundayMARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUNS at THUNDER | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 19, 2023
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