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Royce O'Neale - Low total as fill-in O'Neale produced nine points (3-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to the Thunder.
Impact O'Neale took over for Devin Booker (ankle) in the starting lineup and didn't do much with his opportunity. Eric Gordon ended up as the better fit for the backcourt, but O'Neale's defensive skills were helpful at the wing. Booker's status for Tuesday is unclear, but it's unlikely that O'Neale will be a worthy fantasy target.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Breaks record with 31 rebounds Nurkic finished with 14 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 31 rebounds, four assists and one block across 32 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Nurkic's scintillating total was the highest rebound total recorded over the past 14 seasons and broke a franchise record for the Suns. Despite the incredible line, Nurkic's heroics weren't enough to upend the Thunder, who took over the top spot in the West with the win. While we should never expect totals anywhere close to Sunday's result, Nurkic has exceeded 20 rebounds two other times and will be a frequent double-double producer down the stretch.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Did Grayson Allen Pull Off A Hilarious Flop Against The Thunder?: Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen flop against the Oklahoma City Thunder? Watch the video.
MARCH 4 • OUTKICK.COM
Devin Booker's ankle injury could put the Suns in a difficult position Phoenix can't survive long without Booker. He’s too important as a playmaker, a fact reflected by the Suns’ performance against the Thunder.
MARCH 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Phoenix plays Denver, looks to stop road skid

Phoenix aims to break its three-game road losing streak with a victory over Denver
MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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MARCH 4 • SACBEE.COM
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MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE
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MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE
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MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE
Josh Okogie - Late scratch Sunday Okogie will not play in Sunday's game against the Thunder due to a right hip injury.
Impact Okogie was added to the injury report just ahead of game time with a hip injury that will cause him to sit out. This will be Okogie's first game missed since Dec. 29. With Devin Booker (ankle) out alongside Okogie and Bradley Beal and Eric Gordon on minutes restrictions, the starting five could be asked to play significant minutes Sunday, with supplementation from the likes of Bol Bol and Drew Eubanks.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Royce O'Neale - Starting sans Booker O'Neale will start Sunday's game against the Thunder, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact O'Neale will return to the starting lineup for the third time in the last four games, this time due to Devin Booker (ankle) being out of the lineup. In those two previous starts, O'Neale averaged 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 37.0 minutes per game.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - On minutes restriction Gordon will be on a minutes restriction Sunday against the Thunder, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Gordon is making his return to the lineup after missing the last three games due to a groin issue. The 35-year-old pro will be limited in his minutes as the team eases him back into action. Royce O'Neale is getting the start with Devin Booker (ankle) sidelined, so Gordon will likely serve as a scoring option off the bench.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Available Sunday Nurkic (neck) will play in Sunday's game against the Thunder, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Impact Nurkic left Saturday's game against the Rockets early due to neck spasms, but he will be able to suit up Sunday. He could be called upon for increased offensive production with Devin Booker (ankle) out of the lineup and Eric Gordon and Bradley Beal on minutes restrictions.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Good to go Beal (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against the Thunder Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Impact Beal returned to action Saturday after missing the previous five games due to a hamstring injury, and he will be able to suit up for the second half of the team's back-to-back set. It would be surprising if Beal weren't on some sort of minute restriction, but he could see increased usage while he is on the floor due to Devin Booker (ankle) being out of the lineup.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Suns G Devin Booker (ankle) out vs. Thunder Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker will miss Sunday night’s showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to the ankle injury he sustained Satu...
MARCH 4 • KANSASCITY.COM
Nassir Little - Remains out Sunday Little (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Little will miss a third straight game. His absence shouldn't impact the rotation, even with Bradley Beal (ankle) sidelined, while Little's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Denver.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Listed as probable Nurkic (neck) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Nurkic left Saturday's loss to the Rockets after getting hit in the face by Josh Okogie, resulting in neck spasms for the big man. It looks like Nurkic will give it a go during the second night of Phoenix's back-to-back set, and the Suns may need more out of the big man, as Devin Booker (ankle) has been ruled out.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Won't play Sunday Booker (ankle) is out Sunday versus Oklahoma City, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Booker and Royce O'Neale collided on defense in Friday's loss to Houston, although O'Neale emerged no worse for the wear and will be active Sunday. Booker, on the other hand, hobbled straight to the locker room after a full-extension twist of his right ankle. No further updates have been provided on severity, but Booker's right foot and calf caused him issues throughout the opening weeks of the season, so concern could be warranted. Tuesday against Denver marks his next opportunity to take the court. Booker's injury is the latest obstacle in Phoenix's star trio, rounded out by Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant, suiting up together -- which has happened on just 23 occasions thus far.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Likely available Sunday Beal is probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to left hamstring injury management, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Beal was ejected during Saturday's loss to Houston but should return to action Sunday. With Devin Booker (ankle) sidelined, Beal will likely take over as the primary point guard, while Eric Gordon Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale are also candidates for increased roles.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Royce O'Neale - Gains clearance for Sunday O'Neale doesn't appear on the Suns' injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Thunder after he appeared to tweak his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 118-...
Impact O'Neale looked to be limping around after teammate Devin Booker sprained his right ankle when he collided with O'Neale on a defensive possession with less than two minutes remaining. Booker limped to the sideline and checked out of the game at the next dead ball, while O'Neale -- who also seemed to be limping -- stayed in the contest until head coach Frank Vogel cleared the bench with 1:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. Booker will be sidelined for the second leg of the back-to-back set due to his ankle sprain, but O'Neale's apparent ankle injury won't be significant enough to keep him off the floor. O'Neale should be primed for an elevated role once again after averaging 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 4.3 three-pointers, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.7 minutes over his last three contests.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - Not on injury report Gordon (groin) isn't listed on Phoenix's injury report for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Gordon has missed three straight games due to a lingering groin issue, but he'll return to action Sunday. With Devin Booker (ankle) out, Gordon may slide into the starting lineup. Across 24 starts this season, Gordon has averaged 15.4 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.0 minutes per game.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Struggles from field Saturday Allen chipped in two points (0-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Allen has been one of the best shooters in The Association this season, but he had a game to forget Saturday, missing all seven of his attempts from the field and only registering contributions via his trips to the charity stripe. There's a strong chance this might have been just a bad game for Allen, though, as he's hitting 36.4 percent of his shots from beyond the arc since the beginning of February.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Royce O'Neale - Records double-double off bench O'Neale registered 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 loss to the Rockets.
Impact O'Neale returned to a bench role following the addition of Bradley Beal to the starting lineup, but O'Neale found a way to contribute and finished with his third double-double of the season. Perhaps as a coincidence, two of those double-doubles happened when he played off the bench. O'Neale could be a candidate to return to the starting lineup if Devin Booker (ankle) is unable to face the Thunder on Sunday.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Scores 30 in loss to Houston Durant finished with 30 points (12-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 39 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 loss to the Rockets.
Impact The Suns can't seem to keep their Big Three on the court for an extended period, and when that happens, Durant often steps up to carry the Suns offensively. That's what happened Saturday, as Bradley Beal was ejected and Devin Booker left the game in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury, meaning Durant had to burden a heavy load once again. The star forward delivered, though, and recorded his 21st outing with 30 or more points this season. Durant should remain a focal point on offense for the Suns, regardless of whether Booker returns in time to face the Thunder on Sunday in the second half of this back-to-back set.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Suns may be without Devin Booker vs. Thunder The Phoenix Suns may not have Devin Booker on the floor when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.Booker sprained his right a...
MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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