Phoenix Suns New York Knicks with Key Players Sidelined

The Suns aim to snap a four-game losing streak as injuries to Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Jusuf Nurkic challenge their depth.

The Phoenix Suns, now 9-6, are on a four-game skid, contrasting the surging New York Knicks, who have won three straight and five of their last seven games.
Key Suns players Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal remain out with calf strains, while Jusuf Nurkic’s status is listed as day-to-day due to a left ankle sprain.
Devin Booker has carried the offensive load but has struggled with inconsistent shooting during the losing streak, except for a standout 44-point performance against Minnesota.
The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, have climbed to fourth in the Eastern Conference and boast the league’s third-best offense.
Both teams face defensive challenges, with the Suns and Knicks ranking 19th and 21st in defensive efficiency, respectively, heading into the matchup.