The final time Phoenix Suns and the Detroit Pistons Met for one match, Phoenix missed an All-Star as Devin Booker was dominated out for the evening. Regardless that the Suns nonetheless had Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, it wasn’t sufficient for them to keep away from a loss to a thriving Detroit workforce.

Booker is again for Phoenix and is scheduled to play Saturday evening in Detroit. The identical cannot be stated for Bradley Beal this time round.

Based on the NBA’s official damage report, the Suns listed Beal as questionable for the evening. The multi-All-Star is reportedly coping with a sprained left ankle.

When the Suns performed the Atlanta Hawks on January 14, Beal appeared on the court docket for less than 28 minutes. Throughout that point, he solely tried 9 pictures from the sphere, making up 33 % of his makes an attempt. He completed the sport with 11 factors, three assists and 4 rebounds.

The Suns confronted Beal’s former workforce, the Washington Wizards, in DC the following recreation. Beal was ejected from the sport. It was his first absence for the reason that Dec. 15 recreation between Phoenix and the Portland Path Blazers.

Currently, Beal has performed a unique position for the Suns. Though they made a blockbuster deal for Beal final season, the Suns just lately gave Beal a task that has him coming off the bench. Over the past six video games, Beal’s taking part in time has once more exceeded half-hour per night. He averaged 16 factors and 4 assists on 51 % capturing from the sphere throughout that span.

Since Beal’s position change, the Suns have loved some success. The Suns have gained 5 of their final seven video games. They beat the Wizards with out Beal on the court docket on Thursday.

In the meantime, the Pistons are searching for a solution to get again into the win column. On Thursday, Detroit failed towards the Indiana Pacers for the second time this 12 months. The final time the Pistons confronted the Suns, they discovered success with an eight-point victory in Phoenix.

Each groups will tip off at 4 p.m. ET.

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