The Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns both face notable absences as they prepare to meet Sunday at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
Charlotte will be without several two-way and G League players, while Phoenix is dealing with multiple injuries to rotation contributors.
For the Hornets, Tosan Evbuomwan, PJ Hall, and Antonio Reeves are out on two-way contracts, and Liam McNeeley remains on a G League assignment. Forward Tidjane Salaun is listed as out with a left calf strain.
Phoenix will be without Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture), Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain), and Mark Williams (left foot stress reaction).
Charlotte enters the matchup with a 32-32 record, coming off a 128-120 loss to the Miami Heat and a 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics.
Phoenix holds a 35-27 record after a 118-116 victory over New Orleans and a 105-103 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Hornets leaders include Brandon Miller, who averages 20.9 points per game, and LaMelo Ball with 19.2 points and 7.3 assists per contest. Miles Bridges contributes 17.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per night.
The Suns rely heavily on Devin Booker, who averages 28.5 points per game with 6.8 assists, and Jalen Green, contributing 22.7 points per game.
