Houston takes on Phoenix, seeks to break 3-game skid
Houston comes into the matchup with Phoenix after losing three straight gamesMARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX SUNS 9-7 · 7TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Suns' Devin Booker, Rockets' Cam Whitmore Have to Be Separated After Tensions Flare Things nearly got off the rails when the rookie appeared to throw a punch.
MARCH 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Devin Booker pours in 35 as Suns shoot down Rockets Devin Booker recorded 35 points and seven rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns defeat the visiting Houston Rockets 110-105 on Thursday night in...
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105
Devin Booker scored 35 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the Phoenix Suns held off the Houston Rockets 110-105 on Thursday night to open a two-game seriesMARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jusuf Nurkic - Cleared to play Nurkic (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Nurkic has been dealing with some lingering soreness in his ankle, but he was always expected to suit up for this contest. Coach Frank Vogel made no mention of any restrictions for his starting center.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - Out again Thursday Gordon (groin) will remain on the sidelines for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact This will be Gordon's second straight game on the sidelines, and with both him and Bradley Beal (hamstring) inactive, Royce O'Neale could be headed for another spot start. O'Neale put up 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists, six triples, two steals and a block over 37 minutes in his previous outing, so if he draws another start, he'd make sense as a streaming target. As for Gordon, his next chance to play will come Saturday, and for now, he should be considered questionable for that one.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Will not play Thursday Beal (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact This will be the fifth straight game on the shelf for Beal, and he hasn't played since Feb. 13. His next chance to suit up will be in a rematch versus the Rockets on Saturday. With Eric Gordon (groin) also out, Royce O'Neale is likely to see a significant workload Thursday.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons Player Arrested For Punching An Opponent Apologizes After Isaiah Stewart, a center for the Detroit Pistons, returned to action this week after serving a three-game suspension for punching Drew Euban...
FEBRUARY 29 • OUTKICK.COM
Nassir Little - Won't play against Houston Little is out for Thursday's game versus the Rockets due to left knee inflammation.
Impact Little's absence shouldn't have a major impact on Phoenix's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's rematch with Houston.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets try to right the ship in visit to Suns The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns renew acquaintances for a two-game set that leads off Thursday night in Phoenix.The clubs also meet Sat...
FEBRUARY 29 • KANSASCITY.COM
Rockets try to right the ship in visit to Suns The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns renew acquaintances for a two-game set that leads off Thursday night in Phoenix.The clubs also meet Sat...
FEBRUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jusuf Nurkic - Officially deemed probable Nurkic (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Rockets.
Impact Nurkic is expected to suit up Thursday despite dealing with a nagging right ankle sprain. If he's upgraded to available, Nurkic should be able to handle his full workload.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Steph Curry, LeBron James among seven NBA stars expected to join Team USA at Paris Olympics
Stephen Curry and LeBron James are reportedly among the players who will headline USA Basketball's roster for the 2024 Olympics, barring inj...FEBRUARY 29
Jrue Holiday, Devin Booker part of emerging Team USA core Booker and Holiday would join Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum as Team USA's core for the Olympics.
FEBRUARY 28 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jusuf Nurkic - Expected to play Thursday Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Nurkic is still dealing with a sore ankle but should be able to play Thursday versus Houston, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Nurkic has been dealing with the ankle injury for over a week, but it wasn't an issue during Sunday's win over the Lakers, as the big man posted 18 points, 22 rebounds and seven assists. The Suns haven't released their official injury report yet, but it sounds like Nurkic is trending toward being probable, at worst.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - Iffy for Thursday Gordon (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Gordon and Bradley Beal are both questionable, so it's unclear what Phoenix's backcourt rotation will look like versus Houston. Gordon started three straight games in Beal's absence before both shooting guards were sidelined for Sunday's win over the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Questionable for Thursday Beal (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Beal and Eric Gordon (groin) are both questionable, so it's unclear what the Suns' backcourt rotation will look like at this point. If Beal is cleared to suit up, he'll presumably limited given it'll be his first appearance since Feb. 13.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Houston plays Phoenix on 8-game road skid
Houston heads into a matchup with Phoenix as losers of eight road games in a rowFEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
3 points: The Suns' big bet, the Sixers' $40 million man and the Thunder's death lineup
This week, we take a look at three non-stars whose performances will impact the final NBA regular season standings.FEBRUARY 28
Jusuf Nurkic - Still dealing with ankle soreness Nurkic (ankle) participated in non-contract parts of Tuesday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Nurkic tweaked his ankle at a practice last week, attempted to play through the issue Thursday versus Dallas and was sidelined for Friday's matchup versus the Rockets. The big man returned to action Sunday and exploded for 18 points, 22 rebounds and seven assists during a win over the Lakers. He'll have another day to rest and recover before attempting to suit up Thursday against Houston.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Gordon - Logs limited practice Tuesday Gordon (groin) participated in non-contact parts of Tuesday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Gordon was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Lakers due to a groin injury after a poor performance against Houston on Friday, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Gordon's absence may have been routine maintenance for the veteran, who continues to step up when Bradley Beal (hamstring) is out of the lineup. Gordon will have another day to rest and recover before attempting to suit up for Thursday's matchup against the Rockets.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Partial participant at practice Beal (hamstring) participated in non-contract parts of Tuesday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Beal has missed four straight games dating back to before the All-Star break, and while he hasn't been cleared for full-contract work yet, he continues to trend in the right direction. Eric Gordon (groin) and Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) were also limited participants Tuesday, but they'll have at least one more day to recover before attempting to suit up Thursday versus Houston.
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