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The Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks are set to meet Saturday at Madison Square Garden, but both teams enter with key players sidelined.

Phoenix will be without Jamaree Bouyea (concussion protocol) and Jalen Green (right hamstring), while Devin Booker is questionable with a left ankle sprain.

The Suns’ lineup could be boosted by the probable return of Jordan Goodwin, who will play with a protective jaw mask. Dillon Brooks and Grayson Allen remain healthy, providing scoring and perimeter shooting for the Western Conference team.

New York faces its own setbacks as Trey Jemison III is out, and Jalen Brunson is questionable with a right ankle sprain. Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges lead the Knicks in scoring and rebounding, with OG Anunoby adding versatility in the frontcourt.

Both teams are coming off two-game losing streaks. Phoenix fell 108-105 at Detroit and 127-121 at Miami, while New York lost 126-113 at Golden State and 112-101 at Sacramento. The Knicks rank third in offensive rating (120.7) and seventh in scoring (118.9 PPG), while the Suns are 14th offensively (115.7) but seventh in defensive rating (113.1).

This will be the second meeting between the two squads this season, with Phoenix winning the first matchup 112-107 at home on January 9.

Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET.

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