Booker, Paul lead Suns to blowout win over Blazers 102-82
Devin Booker scored 24 points, Chris Paul added 15 and the Phoenix Suns cruised to a 102-82 win over the Portland Trail BlazersNOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Torrey Craig - Starting against Portland Craig is starting Saturday against the Blazers.
Impact Craig is starting over the injured Cameron Johnson (knee). In eight appearances so far this season, Craig is averaging 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suns' F Cam Johnson injures knee, could miss extended time
Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson could miss extended time after injuring his right knee on Friday nightNOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Johnson - Torn meniscus feared The Suns fear Johnson suffered a torn meniscus Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact More testing is necessary, but this is a tough blow for the Suns and Johnson either way, as the forward will presumably be sidelined for an extended period. In his absence, more minutes will be available for the likes of Torrey Craig, Damion Lee, Landry Shamet and Cameron Payne. However, none of them may be relevant in standard fantasy leagues for the duration of Johnson's absence.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duane Washington Jr. - Upgraded to available Washington (personal) has been upgraded to available for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Washington has played just four total minutes this season. The absences to Cameron Payne (foot) and Cameron Johnson (knee) could open up some time, but Washington isn't expected to make an impact fantasy-wise.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ish Wainright - Out Saturday Wainright (personal) is out Saturday against the Trail Blazers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Wainright has not played yet this season, as he is dealing with personal issues currently and had a back problem earlier in the year. He's not expected to be an every-night rotation player once available.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Payne - Out again Saturday Payne (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Payne was added to the injury report Thursday as probable due to foot soreness, but he was ultimately ruled out of the contest and will sit out a second consecutive game 24 hours later. Payne's next chance to don the uniform arrives Monday in Philadelphia.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duane Washington Jr. - Out Saturday Washington (personal) is out Saturday against the Trail Blazers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Washington has played only four minutes across three appearances this season, so his absence won't impact the Suns' rotation.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Won't play Saturday Johnson (knee) will miss Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Johnson injured his knee during the first quarter of Friday's contest against Portland and will miss the rematch because of the issue. Torrey Craig and Damion Lee both saw expanded minutes following his departure and will likely do so again Saturday.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Portland faces Phoenix, seeks 4th straight road win
Portland comes into a matchup with Phoenix as winners of three road games in a rowNOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Johnson - Hurts knee Friday Johnson injured his right knee in the first quarter of Friday's loss to Portland and did not return to the contest, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Impact It's not exactly clear how Johnson got hurt, though it appears that he may have injured his knee while shifting to get back on defense in transition. Before departing, the forward went 0-for-2 from the field and dished one assist over five minutes. More information about Johnson's status should be available Saturday, but given that he left the arena on crutches (per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic), it seems unlikely that he'll play in the second game of the back-to-back set.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Registers 24 points in return Ayton supplied 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Friday's 108-106 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Impact Ayton missed Phoenix's previous two games with an ankle injury, but he didn't appear limited in playing 30 minutes Friday. The big man recorded his second-highest point total of the season and also led the Suns with eight boards. Ayton continues to be a steady but unspectacular fantasy center, averaging 16.8 points on 57.9 percent shooting from the field along with 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks per contest.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Posts 25 inefficient points Friday Booker ended Friday's 108-106 loss to Portland with 25 points (8-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes.
Impact Booker led the Suns in scoring in the loss, but he struggled to hit shots, going 5-for-14 from inside the arc and 3-for-7 from three-point range. The star guard did make all six of his free-throw attempts, but he also committed five turnovers. Booker was red hot to start the season with a 52.9 percent field-goal rate through six games, but he's slowed down a bit by going 14-for-39 (35.9 percent) from the field over his past two contests.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Final 2:56 WILD ENDING Trail Blazers vs Suns 🚨🔥
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Duane Washington Jr. - Won't play Friday Washington won't play Friday against the Trail Blazers due to personal reasons, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Washington has played only four minutes across three appearances this season, so his absence won't impact the Suns rotation. Given his absence is due to personal reasons, it seems probable he'll also be unavailable for Saturday's rematch against Portland.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Torrey Craig - Will play Friday Coach Monty Williams said Craig (heel) will be available for Friday's game against Portland, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Craig was listed as probable due to a minor heel issue, so it's not surprising to see him available for Friday's contest. Across seven appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 5.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Available Friday Coach Monty Williams said Ayton (ankle) will be available for Friday's contest against Portland, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Ayton was listed as probable due to an ankle injury that sidelined him for the previous two contests, so it's not surprising to see him ultimately available Friday. Before his injury, the big man posted two double-doubles across the first four games of the season and averaged 18.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 30.5 minutes during that stretch.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers basketball for free The Phoenix Suns hope to continue their hot start to the season on Friday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Cameron Payne - Downgraded to out Payne (foot) won't play in Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Impact Payne was downgraded from probable to out ahead of Friday's game due to left foot soreness. The Suns may be holding him out in order for him to play the second night of the back-to-back versus Portland on Saturday. With Payne out, expect Landry Shamet and Damion Lee to see more minutes as backcourt options off the bench.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker respects Trail Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe's productive start The Phoenix Suns All-Star discusses his respect for the development of Portland’s 2022 top draft pick Shaedon Sharpe early in the season.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Trail Blazers rookie, ex-Arizona prep star Shaedon Sharpe impresses Suns coach, Devin Booker Former Dream City Christian standout Shaedon Sharpe returns when Portland (5-2) faces the Phoenix Suns in back-to-back games on Friday and S...
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA game Friday? The\u00a0Phoenix Suns host the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA game on Friday night at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Who will win?
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
