Jordan Goodwin (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
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Jordan Goodwin (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.Goodwin has missed the Suns' last seven games, last seeing action on February 21 in a win over the Magic. He was able to play some 5-on-5 on Sunday, and the questionable tag suggests that Goodwin's calf has responded well in the aftermath of that session. His return will give the Suns additional depth on the wings as they await Dillon Brooks' return from a fractured hand.
Rollins and Milwaukee take on the Suns in non-conference playPhoenix Suns (37-27, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (27-36, 11th in the Eastern Conference)Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks take on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in out-of-conference action.The Bucks are 15-17 in home games. Milwaukee is 10-8 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.9 turnovers per game.The Suns are 15-14 on the road. Phoenix is fourth in the NBA averaging 14.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 36.0% from downtown. Collin Gillespie leads the team averaging 3.1 makes while shooting 42.4% from 3-point range.The Bucks average 111.1 points per game, 0.1 more points than the 111.0 the Suns give up. The Suns average 112.1 points per game, 3.7 fewer than the 115.8 the Bucks give up to opponents.TOP PERFORMERS: Rollins is averaging 16.7 points, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals for the Bucks. Bobby Portis is averaging 14.1 points over the last 10 games.Royce O'Neale is scoring 9.8 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Suns. Jalen Green is averaging 15.8 points and 3.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 4-6, averaging 107.2 points, 41.0 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.8 points per game.Suns: 5-5, averaging 103.3 points, 45.2 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 41.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.9 points.INJURIES: Bucks: Kevin Porter Jr.: day to day (knee), Kyle Kuzma: day to day (spine), Taurean Prince: out (neck), Giannis Antetokounmpo: day to day (calf).Suns: Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Grayson Allen: day to day (knee), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Mark Williams: out (foot).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Jordan Goodwin (calf) played some 5-on-5 on Sunday and could return as soon as Tuesday against the Bucks.Goodwin strained his left calf during a February 21 win over Orlando and was given a re-evaluation timeline of one to two weeks. Whether he's available for Tuesday's game will depend on how Goodwin's calf responds to Sunday's 5-on-5 session. Once available, he'll provide additional depth on the perimeter, which is needed with Dillon Brooks (hand) sidelined.
Charlotte takes road win streak into matchup with PhoenixCharlotte Hornets (32-32, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (36-27, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Sunday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hits the road against Phoenix aiming to prolong its 10-game road winning streak.The Suns are 21-13 in home games. Phoenix is 7-7 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Hornets are 18-15 in road games. Charlotte is fifth in the Eastern Conference allowing only 112.5 points while holding opponents to 46.9% shooting.The Suns average 14.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 more made shots on average than the 12.8 per game the Hornets give up. The Hornets average 5.0 more points per game (116.2) than the Suns give up to opponents (111.2).TOP PERFORMERS: Devin Booker is averaging 24.8 points and six assists for the Suns. Collin Gillespie is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Hornets. LaMelo Ball is averaging 4.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 104.2 points, 46.1 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.1 points per game.Hornets: 7-3, averaging 118.1 points, 48.1 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.0 points.INJURIES: Suns: Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Mark Williams: out (foot).Hornets: Tidjane Salaun: day to day (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Phoenix and New Orleans face off for conference showdownNew Orleans Pelicans (20-44, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (35-27, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5.5; over/under is 225.5BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns host the New Orleans Pelicans in Western Conference action Friday.The Suns are 24-18 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix ranks last in the Western Conference scoring 43.5 points per game in the paint.The Pelicans are 13-28 in Western Conference play. New Orleans is 10-20 in games decided by at least 10 points.The Suns are shooting 45.2% from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points lower than the 47.7% the Pelicans allow to opponents. The Pelicans average 11.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 fewer makes per game than the Suns allow.The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Suns won the last matchup 123-114 on Dec. 28. Devin Booker scored 20 points to help lead the Suns to the win.TOP PERFORMERS: Collin Gillespie is averaging 13.5 points and 4.8 assists for the Suns. Jalen Green is averaging 12.9 points over the last 10 games.Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals for the Pelicans. Saddiq Bey is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 102.7 points, 46.0 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 40.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.4 points per game.Pelicans: 6-4, averaging 118.3 points, 45.6 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.3 steals and 6.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.9 points.INJURIES: Suns: Jordan Goodwin: out (calf), Dillon Brooks: out (hand), Mark Williams: out (foot).Pelicans: Dejounte Murray: day to day (reconditioning).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.