MARCH 3, 2022 • NBA.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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PHOENIX SUNS CELEBRATE CHICANO NIGHT PRESENTED BY DOS EQUIS ' Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns, the Valley’s original professional sports team, have had a rich history with the Hispanic community and its culture since...
Devin Booker in NBA's COVID protocols reminds Phoenix Suns of seriousness of the virus Suns All-Star Devin Booker missed Wednesday's game in the NBA's health and safety protocols.
MARCH 3, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Jae Crowder - Racks up five steals Wednesday Crowder racked up 15 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists and five steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 120-90 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Crowder was one of six Suns players to finish with double-digit points in the rout, with much of his production coming from the free-throw line. The veteran forward also made a strong impact defensively, tying his career high with five thefts. Crowder has posted double-digit points in four straight games, averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 boards, 3.5 dimes, 2.5 three-pointers and 3.0 steals over that stretch.
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Cameron Payne - Dishes eight dimes in return Payne finished Wednesday's 120-90 victory over the Trail Blazers with five points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 20 minutes.
Impact Payne returned to the starting lineup after a 16-game absence due to a sprained wrist, and he was understandably limited to just 20 minutes in the rout. Despite the minimal court time, the veteran point guard racked up a season-high eight dimes to finish second on the team in that category. Payne may need some time to ramp up after the extended absence, but he figures to see plenty of opportunity down the stretch with Chris Paul (thumb) likely out for most or all of the remainder of the regular season.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York takes on Phoenix, aims to end 6-game slide
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Cameron Johnson - Leads balanced attack in rout Johnson posted 20 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 120-90 win over Portland.
Impact Johnson moved back to the bench after three straight starts but still notched a team-best 20 points thanks to a hot shooting hand that resulted in a superb 4-for-5 mark from deep and 6-for-8 performance from the field overall. The third-year forward added four boards and four dimes to help Phoenix earn the win in spite of the absence of Chris Paul (thumb) and Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols). Johnson has played well of late, averaging 19.8 points, 3.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 three-pointers over his past four contests.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix Suns Rout Portland Trailblazers, Proceed to Win No. 50
MARCH 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Trail Blazers @ Suns ' NBA on ESPN Live Scoreboard
MARCH 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Suns rebound without Booker, Paul to rout Trail Blazers
Cam Johnson scored 20 points, Deandre Ayton added 18 and the Phoenix Suns became the first NBA team to 50 wins this season by easily beating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-90 on We...MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Johnson - Shifts to bench Wednesday Johnson will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact After starting the team's last three games, Johnson will return to a bench role as Mikal Bridges shifts back to small forward to accommodate Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet in Wednesday's lineup. He should continue to see his usual minutes with the second unit, as the Suns will likely count on him to score off the bench. Over the last three games as a starter, Johnson has averaged 19.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 31.7 minutes per game.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Joins starting five Shamet will start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact The 24-year-old came off the bench the past three contests after missing nine games with a sprained ankle, and he'll enter the starting lineup Wednesday with Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols) unavailable. Shamet has averaged 10.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 27.0 minutes across his seven previous starts this season.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Payne - Available with minutes restriction Coach Monty Williams said Payne (wrist) will be available with an unspecified minutes restriction and will play in five-minute bursts Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, Duane Ran...
Impact Payne is returning from a 16-game absence due to a sprained wrist, so he'll still have some workload limitations despite starting in place of Chris Paul (thumb). Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols) is also sidelined Wednesday, so Payne figures to be more involved in the offense with Phoenix missing its top guards.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix Suns face test against Portland minus Booker and Paul The Suns will play their first game without Devin Booker, who's in the health and safety protocols, and Chris Paul against Portland on Wedne...
MARCH 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
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MARCH 2, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Devin Booker Enters COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols The Phoenix star last played on Sunday against the Jazz.
MARCH 2, 2022 • SI.COM
Suns' Booker out, enters NBA's health and safety protocol
Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocol and will miss the team’s game against the Portland Trail BlazersMARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suns' Devin Booker enters COVID-19 health and safety protocols Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the team said Wednesday. Booker last played Sund...
MARCH 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker in health and safety protocols Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker listed in health and safety protocols heading into Wednesday's game against Portland.
MARCH 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Devin Booker - Ruled out Wednesday Booker has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to the league's health and safety protocols, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Booker was a late addition to the Suns' injury report, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the court after landing in the league's COVID-19 protocols. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Landry Shamet and Aaron Holiday.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Greatest Sun: Al McCoy ' Phoenix Suns By: Patrick Kurish No matter how hard you search, there's no precedent for what a continuous 50-year NBA career looks like. There's no bluep...
MARCH 2, 2022 • NBA.COM
Monty Williams discusses high expectations for Suns after losing two straight games The Suns coach talks about why their 1-3 start earlier this season is different from going 1-2 start since the 2022 All-Star break.
MARCH 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
The Arizona Republic "Every game you play you learn,'' coach Monty Williams says after Suns 1-2 restart after All-Star break.
MARCH 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Trail Blazers Game Notes: Portland Trail Blazers (25-36) vs. Phoenix Suns (49-12) ' Portland Trail Blazers PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-36) AT PHOENIX SUNS (49-12)Wednesday, March 2 • 7:00 p.m. (Pacific) • Footprint CenterPhoenix, ArizonaSERIES HIST...
MARCH 2, 2022 • NBA.COM
Cameron Payne - Likely to play Wednesday Payne (wrist) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Payne hasn't seen the court since Jan. 22 while dealing with a sprained right wrist, but after he was able to go through portions of practice Tuesday, he evidently looked healthy enough for the Suns to feel optimistic about his chances of returning to action a day later. Given the length of his absence, the 27-year-old could face some limitations in his first couple of games back with Phoenix, but he's poised to operate as Phoenix's primary point guard for the foreseeable future withChris Paul (thumb) potentially missing the rest of the regular season. According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, head coach Monty Williams said earlier Tuesday that he plans on installing Payne as the starting point guard and moving Devin Booker back over to his natural shooting guard spot, but it's unclear if that plan will be immediately put into effect against Portland.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucks, Suns, 76ers atop Cowherd's NBA Finals favorites
Colin Cowherd breaks down which teams he believes can reach the NBA Finals — and which still have to earn his trust.MARCH 1, 2022
