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Suns Host 30-5 Thunder to Open Back-to-Back With Booker Expected to Play

Phoenix seeks a response after December’s 138-89 defeat by Oklahoma City.

Overview

  • Phoenix begins a two-game set Sunday at home against Oklahoma City before traveling to Houston for Monday’s second leg.
  • Oklahoma City enters at 30-5 with a top-ranked defense led by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
  • Devin Booker is expected to be available after missing the Dec. 10 blowout with a groin strain.
  • Jalen Green remains out with a right hamstring strain, while Grayson Allen has logged multiple 5-on-5 sessions and is “getting there,” coach Jordan Ott said.
  • The Suns are 0-4 this season against the Thunder and Rockets, and they cited ball security and physicality after 21 turnovers turned into 34 OKC points in the prior meeting.