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Desmond Bane, Grizzlies rally late to upend Suns Desmond Bane’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:47 remaining in regulation completed a 13-point second-half comeback for the Memphis Grizzlies in t...
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Chimezie Metu - Coming off bench Sunday Metu isn't starting Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Impact Metu started the last three games with Kevin Durant sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Metu averaged 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 19.3 minutes per game during those starts but will come off the bench with Durant returning Sunday. However, Metu could see a few more minutes than usual with Durant on a minutes restriction.
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Kevin Durant - Facing minutes restriction Durant will be on a minutes restriction for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Although Durant has been cleared to return from a three-game absence against Memphis, his workload will be monitored in the first half of a back-to-back set. Coach Frank Vogel didn't reveal a specific range of minutes that Durant could play, but Chimezie Metu could be in line for a few more minutes than usual despite coming off the bench.
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Kevin Durant - Cleared to play Sunday Durant (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Durant missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury and was considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup. However, he's been cleared to return after participating in pregame warmups. He's averaged 24.6 points, 8.2 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 39.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances, but it's unclear whether he'll face any restrictions against Memphis.
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Eric Gordon - Won't play Sunday Gordon (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Gordon suffered a right knee injury Wednesday against the Clippers and will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. Grayson Allen and Josh Okogie could see increased run against Memphis.
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Grizzlies visit Suns in a matchup of confident teams The Phoenix Suns look to stay hot in Sunday’s finale of a six-game homestand when they welcome the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, who are on th...
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Eric Gordon - Iffy for Sunday Gordon (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Gordon is in danger of missing his second straight game Sunday due to a right knee injury he suffered against the Clippers. If Gordon is ruled out, Grayson Allen and Josh Okogie will likely continue to receive increased minutes.
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Nassir Little - Won't play against Memphis Little (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Little's absence streak will extend to six games Sunday due to left knee soreness. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Clippers.
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Bol Bol - Out Sunday Bol (ankle) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Bol sprained his ankle in Fright's 113-97 win over the Heat. While X-rays came back negative according to Shane Young of Forbes.com, the injury is still severe enough to keep him sidelined. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Monday agianst the Clippers.
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Kevin Durant - Questionable Sunday Durant (hamstring) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Durant is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a lingering hamstring issue. More clarity on his status will come after he tests things out during pregame warmups. If the veteran star ultimately sits out again, Chimezie Metu would presumably be in line for another start.
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Devin Booker - Double-double against Miami Booker amassed 20 points (9-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 113-97 victory over Miami.
Impact Grayson Allen carried the Suns on offense and Bradley Beal sniffed a triple-double. Still, Booker made his presence felt as well, recording double-digit assists for the seventh time this season and being a reliable scoring threat even on a subpar shooting performance. After all, Booker needed 19 shots to score 20 points, which is uncharacteristic for him. Booker will probably remain as Phoenix's main playmaker going forward, especially with Kevin Durant (hamstring) out, but that shouldn't impact his scoring numbers. Over his last 10 appearances, Booker is averaging 23.8 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 46 percent from the field.
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Bradley Beal - Sniffs triple-double in win Beal produced 25 points (11-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and nine assists over 37 minutes during Friday's 113-97 victory over the Heat.
Impact Beal reached the 20-point mark for the fourth game in a row and continues to make an impact on offense in his return from injury, but he also stood out due to his contributions in other categories -- he ended just two boards and one assist away from posting a triple-double. Beal's season has been plagued by injuries so far, but he should be a strong fantasy asset in all formats as long as he remains available. Expect Beal to experience an uptick in usage rate as long as Kevin Durant (hamstring) remains out, too.
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Grayson Allen - Explodes for 31 points Friday Allen recorded 31 points (11-19 FG, 9-14 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Friday's 113-97 victory over the Heat.
Impact Allen ended just one point away from tying his season-best scoring mark, established on the Christmas Day loss to the Mavericks, and this was just the fourth time he reached the 20-point mark in 2023-24. He delivers value as a spot-up shooter who can knock down threes and chip in with peripheral stats, and even though his limited usage rate puts a cap on his upside, he is undoubtedly a player who should be rostered in most formats. He's averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, while shooting 47.1 percent from deep, since the start of December.
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Grayson Allen Records A Career-High 9 Threes 👌| January 5, 2024
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The Phoenix Suns pick up the win over the Miami Heat 113-97.
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Grayson Allen drills 9 3-pointers as Suns defeat Heat Grayson Allen tied the franchise record with a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 31 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 113-97 victory...
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Bol Bol - Suffers ankle sprain Bol suffered a right ankle sprain during Friday's 113-97 win over the Heat, but X-rays came back negative, Shane Young of Forbes.comreports.
Impact Bol finished the game with four points (2-2 FG, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 10 minutes. He's been getting some rare opportunities with Kevin Durant (hamstring) out, but it remains to be seen if he'll be available for Sunday's game versus Memphis.
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Heat lack needed legs, fall to Suns, 113-97, to close 2-3 trip PHOENIX — What does the last leg of a five-game, 10-day trip look like? Like the Miami Heat’s legs during Friday night’s 113-97 loss to the...
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Grayson Allen ties Phoenix record with career-high 9 3-pointers, Suns beat Heat 113-97
Grayson Allen made a career-high nine 3-pointers to tie the Phoenix record and scored 31 points, Bradley Beal added 25 points and the Suns beat the Miami Heat 113-97 on Friday nigh...JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
