Overview
- Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. Arizona Time at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, airing on Arizona’s Family 3TV and Arizona’s Family Sports.
- Phoenix lists Jalen Green out with a right hamstring strain and a 4–6 week re-evaluation timeline, with Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn, Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams all designated questionable.
- Denver rules out Aaron Gordon with a right hamstring strain on a 4–6 week re-evaluation window, with Christian Braun (ankle) and Julian Strawther (back) also out.
- Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable for Denver, while Jamal Murray is expected to play based on the latest pregame reporting.
- Depth pieces have taken on larger roles, with Phoenix’s Collin Gillespie coming off a career-high 24 points and Denver turning to Peyton Watson in the starting group.