The Brooklyn Nets visit the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Tuesday, January 27, with tip-off scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET. Brooklyn struggles with a 12-32 record, while Phoenix sits 6th in the Western Conference at 27-19.
Brooklyn faces multiple absences, including Noah Clowney who is out with back soreness. Haywood Highsmith remains sidelined following right knee surgery, and G League two-way players Tyson Etienne and Chaney Johnson will not play. Tyrese Martin is listed as questionable due to left knee soreness, while Cam Thomas and Nolan Traore are probable with a left ankle sprain and illness, respectively.
The Suns are without Devin Booker, who is sidelined by a right ankle sprain. Jalen Green is questionable as the team manages his right hamstring injury, while Jordan Goodwin remains available despite wearing a protective mask for a jaw sprain.
Brooklyn enters the game on a five-game losing streak, dropping recent contests to the Los Angeles Clippers 89-126 and New York Knicks 66-120. Phoenix has lost two straight, falling 102-111 to the Miami Heat and 103-110 to the Atlanta Hawks.
The Suns won the lone matchup between the teams this season, 126-117 on January 19. Phoenix relies on Dillon Brooks for 20.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Mark Williams adds 12 points and 8.2 rebounds. Devin Booker leads with 25.4 points per outing.
For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. leads the squad with 24.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. Nic Claxton contributes 12.6 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Cam Thomas averages 16.2 points when active. Brooklyn’s injuries could limit rotation depth against a competitive Suns squad.
