The Phoenix Suns will be playing against the Charlotte Hornets tonight at the Spectrum Center. The Arizona-based franchise is coming off a loss against the Boston Celtics, after Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s sensational combo. Al Horford also contributed with 26 points against the Suns. The team failed to break down their defense despite lining up their superstar big three, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker.
The Hornets, on the other hand, are coming off a win against a weakened Memphis Grizzlies side. Miles Bridges was the standout player for the Hornets in the last game, and fans will expect him to put in a shift against the Suns tonight as well. With that said, let’s look at the injury reports and expected rosters for the game tonight.
Devin Booker is available for the Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics game tonight
The Phoenix Suns guard has been facing some injury troubles in the last few weeks. Booker has missed 14 games for the Suns so far this season, out of a possible 66 games. The Suns have struggled to line up the big three frequently, with Bradley Beal facing some huge setbacks since being traded as well. As for the Hornets game tonight, Booker is available after recovering from a leg injury.
#Suns injury report at #Hornets:
PROBABLE: Eric Gordon (knee).
OUT: Josh Okogie (abdominal) and Damion Lee (knee).
Devin Booker isn’t on the injury report after landing on Xavier Tillman’s foot on jumper in Thursday’s loss at #Celtics.
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) March 15, 2024
Eric Gordon and Josh Okogie are on the injury report, but the latter is out for the game with an abdominal injury. Damion Lee will also be on the sidelines with a knee injury. Gordon is probable to face the Hornets despite a knee injury.
Phoenix Suns injury report
- Eric Gordon (probable)
- Josh Okogie (out)
- Damion Lee (out)
Phoenix Suns expected roster
- Devin Booker
- Kevin Durant
- Bradley Beal
- Grayson Allen
- Jusuf Nurkic
Charlotte Hornets injury report
- LaMelo Ball (out)
- Seth Curry (out)
- Cody Martin (out)
- Bryce McGowens
- Mark Williams
Charlotte Hornets expected roster
- Miles Bridges
- Vasilije Micić
- Brandon Miller
- Tre Mann
- Nick Richards
Can the Suns’ big three bounce back from the Celtics loss?
The Suns have been known as one of the contenders to win it all this year but they have been quite underwhelming at times. Frank Vogel will have to build up some momentum in order to bag some wins to make it to the postseason. Although they have been caught relying on Booker, Beal and KD far too much at times, they have not come out on top at some must-win games throughout the season as well.
The last time these two sides faced was in December 2023. KD and Booker were the standout players that night, with the former putting up a double-double. Booker also impressively made 35 points, alongside Jusuf Nurkic, who made 24 points and 15 rebounds as well. Unfortunately for the Hornets, the man who made 42 points for the Hornets, is now no longer on their roster.
Kevin Durant and Booker are predicted to lead the charge against the Hornets tonight, and a win could help them with some much-needed momentum.
