The Phoenix Suns visit the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center, with both teams facing notable injury challenges.
Phoenix (12–7) enters on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Sacramento Kings 112–100 on the road. Oklahoma City (18–1) continues its dominant form with a 10-game winning streak, most recently beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113–105 at home.
The Suns will be without Grayson Allen (right quad contusion), Ryan Dunn (right wrist sprain), and Jalen Green (right hamstring strain).
Devin Booker (26.0 PPG, 6.9 APG), Dillon Brooks (21.3 PPG), and Mark Williams (12.9 PPG, 8.9 RPG) are expected to carry the offensive load. Collin Gillespie (12.1 PPG, 5.2 APG) and Royce O’Neale (11.4 PPG, 5.2 RPG) will provide secondary scoring and perimeter defense.
Oklahoma City’s injury list includes Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery), and Nikola Topic (surgical recovery). Branden Carlson is listed as available after a nasal fracture.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 6.6 APG) and Chet Holmgren (17.9 PPG, 7.9 RPG) lead a deep Thunder roster that also features Isaiah Hartenstein (12.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG) anchoring the paint.
This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
