Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns
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It was a frustrating loss for Phoenix, beaten 111-102 by Miami in a game where the Suns never really found their rhythm. Jaime Jaquez (20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists) punished a too-permissive defense, while Brooks (26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists) was one of the few offensive engines for Phoenix on an otherwise rough night.
Brooklyn enters the matchup with Phoenix after losing five straight games. Tuesday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams.
On Sunday, the Miami Heat responded with a strong 111–102 victory over the Phoenix Suns, which played without Devin Booker and Jalen Green.
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What Devin Booker’s injury means for the Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns announced on Sunday that star guard Devin Booker would be re-evaluated in one week after sustaining a right ankle sprain in Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on the road.
ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and tied a career high with 18 rebounds for his NBA-leading 30th double-double, and the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat Phoenix 110-103 on Friday night after the Suns lost Devin Booker to a right ankle injury.
After getting a clutch win against the Grizzlies, the Hawks have a tough challenge against one of the best teams in the Western Conference.
The Suns (27-18) lost Jalen Green (precautionary right hamstring tightness) and Devin Booker (right ankle injury) in the game. Green left the game after playing just four minutes in the first quarter in his second game back after missing 33 consecutive games with a right hamstring injury.
The Phoenix Suns are 14-5 at home this season. Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring) are out as the team hosts the Miami Heat on Jan. 25.
The Atlanta Hawks are no longer on a losing streak. Atlanta went into Memphis Wednesday night and took down the Grizzlies to snap their four-game losing streak.
Jalen Green has played just four games this season in his first year with Phoenix Suns.