PHOENIX – Almost two months of turmoil put the Phoenix Suns in a precarious place early within the week – because the Suns fell to 16-19 on Tuesday evening after shedding to the Charlotte Hornets – who’re coincidentally the opponent tonight.
A daring change within the beginning lineup by Mike Budenholzer may repay regardless of Tuesday’s loss, as the brand new unit gained the opposite 3 video games final week.
The Suns will proceed to look to advance towards a playoff push with the identical group that has finished extra good than hurt since being positioned collectively.
The starters for tonight’s match:
Jones was extraordinarily constructive in yesterday’s sport regardless of failing to attain – ending with a +10 in 26 minutes of motion.
Booker loved his second 30-point efficiency this month – after dropping 39 in opposition to Charlotte on Tuesday. The All-NBA guard has slowly however absolutely seen an enchancment in his effectivity and can look to proceed the momentum.
Dunn and Plumlee have injected power and athleticism right into a roster that sorely wanted it – with Dunn having significantly shined to date.
The rookie first-round select of Virginia was given terribly robust defensive assignments and continued to shine as a spot-up shooter, even when the consistency wasn’t at all times there.
Durant has been a mannequin of consistency for the Suns this season – and will very properly power his means into the MVP race if Phoenix can decide up extra wins subsequent month.
Suns-Hornets ought to know shortly after 7 p.m. Arizona time this night.
