Booker racked up a game-high 37 points (10-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 13-15 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 win over the Wizards. Booker capitalized on a plum matchup against a shoddy Wizards defense, dominating with a game-high 37 points Thursday to go with a full stat line. The superstar guard is getting on a roll over his last six contests, a period during which he's averaged 32.5 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 3.8 threes while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor. As long as Bradley Beal (ankle) continues to ride with Phoenix's second unit, Booker should have more shots available to him in the starting lineup.
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1.3Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% D. Lee SG806.02.40.80.60.00.30.4001.7+31.50.18.3%1.10.544.4%2.60.623.8%1.01.0100.0%0.35138.7%J. Okogie SG25114.06.02.90.60.40.80.6000.9-221.70.638.1%2.91.655.6%4.62.249.1%1.30.968.8%1.1403258.6%407.02.00.31.00.00.50.3004.0-10.80.566.7%0.80.333.3%1.50.850.0%0.00.00.0%0.01066.7%D. Booker SG353536.725.53.96.80.31.22.4602.8-57.92.834.9%10.85.550.5%18.78.243.9%7.06.389.4%2.21003858.4%R. O'Neale SF34925.810.15.42.30.61.01.1002.1-265.72.443.0%2.41.247.6%8.13.644.4%0.70.577.3%2.31533260.4%J. Bridges SF404.30.30.80.00.00.00.5000.0+20.80.00.0%0.00.00.0%0.80.00.0%0.50.350.0%0.03012.9%M. Morris PG33013.75.31.61.80.10.40.5003.7+581.90.630.6%2.51.350.6%4.41.942.1%1.21.085.0%0.6431053.8%K. Durant SF303036.127.16.44.21.30.83.2301.3-145.62.137.9%13.07.658.6%18.79.852.3%6.55.483.2%1.71781462.9%C. Gillespie PG103.03.00.00.00.00.00.0000.0+01.01.0100.0%1.00.00.0%2.01.050.0%0.00.00.0%0.00075.0%B. Bol PF906.03.41.40.10.20.00.3000.3+20.90.225.0%1.31.183.3%2.21.360.0%0.90.662.5%0.28565.9%O. Ighodaro PF33216.94.13.81.00.40.50.6001.6+120.10.00.0%3.01.858.0%3.11.856.9%0.90.658.1%1.7913457.9%R. Dunn SF362020.27.53.40.90.70.50.4102.0-313.61.232.3%2.91.964.4%6.53.046.6%0.50.347.4%2.4893455.5%391717.94.16.51.90.70.40.9102.2+400.00.00.0%2.71.557.7%2.71.557.1%1.61.061.3%2.11896559.7%252323.78.69.21.90.60.92.3800.8-692.40.832.2%4.22.252.9%6.53.045.4%2.81.969.6%3.11834655.6%T. Jones PG393930.111.52.56.10.11.01.3404.7-655.02.142.0%4.22.253.7%9.14.347.3%0.90.886.1%1.1762260.4%B. Beal SG292332.917.53.63.30.71.11.9001.7-1425.42.138.5%8.74.854.8%14.16.848.5%2.31.875.0%2.6842057.9%G. Allen SG31124.111.23.21.80.31.01.1101.7+35.82.542.8%2.11.152.3%7.93.645.3%1.91.684.5%1.4811764.3%
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| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen | 31 | 24.1 | 11.2 | ACT |
| Bradley Beal | 29 | 32.9 | 17.5 | OUT |
| Bol Bol | 9 | 6 | 3.4 | ACT |
| Devin Booker | 35 | 36.7 | 25.5 | ACT |
| Jalen Bridges | 4 | 4.3 | 0.3 | ACT |
| Ryan Dunn | 36 | 20.2 | 7.5 | ACT |
| Kevin Durant | 30 | 36.1 | 27.1 | ACT |
| Collin Gillespie | 1 | 3 | 3 | ACT |
| Oso Ighodaro | 33 | 16.9 | 4.1 | ACT |
| Tyus Jones | 39 | 30.1 | 11.5 | ACT |
| Damion Lee | 8 | 6 | 2.4 | ACT |
| Monté Morris | 33 | 13.7 | 5.3 | ACT |
| Jusuf Nurkić | 25 | 23.7 | 8.6 | OUT |
| Royce O'Neale | 34 | 25.8 | 10.1 | ACT |
| Mason Plumlee | 39 | 17.9 | 4.1 | ACT |
| Nick Richards | 0 | 0 | 0 | OUT |
| TyTy Washington | 4 | 7 | 2 | ACT |
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Booker racked up a game-high 37 points (10-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 13-15 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 win over the Wizards. Booker capitalized on a plum matchup against a shoddy Wizards defense, dominating with a game-high 37 points Thursday to go with a full stat line. The superstar guard is getting on a roll over his last six contests, a period during which he's averaged 32.5 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 3.8 threes while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor. As long as Bradley Beal (ankle) continues to ride with Phoenix's second unit, Booker should have more shots available to him in the starting lineup.
Plumlee posted six points (3-3 FG), 10 rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 win over the Wizards. Plumlee came down with 10 boards in just 17 minutes Thursday, tallying double-digit rebounds for the fourth time in his last six games. The veteran big man has provided a consistent dose of boards over his last nine contests, a stretch during which he's averaging 7.9 rebounds, 4.1 points, 2.4 assists, and 0.7 steals in 20.1 minutes while shooting 61.5 percent from the field. Plumlee remains Phoenix's interim starting center in the absence of Jusuf Nurkic (illness), but the Suns appear to be preparing for the incoming Nick Richards to take over down low once he's acclimated to their system.
Jones racked up nine points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 victory over Washington. It was the 28-year-old veteran guard's highest output in assists since he dished out 11 dimes during the Dec. 13 win over Utah, but Jones has now failed to hit double figures in scoring in six of his last seven games. His minutes have also fluctuated lately largely due to his defensive shortcomings, occasionally ceding playing time late in games to the likes of Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale. However, Jones remains among the league's elites when it comes to assist to turnover ratio, and he should continue to be a strong source of dimes with solid shooting splits.
Beal (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Wizards. Beal has been downgraded from doubtful to out Thursday due to a sprained left ankle. Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Beal's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Detroit.
Richards (recently traded) has yet to join his teammates for Thursday's game versus the Wizards but will most likely be with them for Saturday's contest against the Pistons, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Richards was traded from the Hornets to the Suns on Wednesday but will have to wait until at least Saturday to make his Phoenix debut. Jusuf Nurkic is currently dealing with an illness, but Richards will likely start at center for Phoenix regardless, as Nurkic had come off the bench in his previous two appearances behind Mason Plumlee.
Beal (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Wizards. Beal suffered an ankle sprain in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks and now could miss Thursday's game in Washington. The Suns may be treading lightly with the veteran guard, considering his injury history and the team having another game Saturday on the road against the Pistons. If Beal doesn't play, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn could see more time on the floor for Phoenix.
Nurkic (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards. After the Suns acquired Nick Richards in a trade with the Hornets on Wednesday, Nurkic's fantasy stock continues to plummet. Nurkic's next chance to play comes Saturday against Detroit, although it's unclear what kind of role he'll have upon returning. If Richards isn't able to join Phoenix's rotation in time for Thursday, Mason Plumlee should continue starting at center against Washington.
The Hornets traded Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns on Wednesday in exchange for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. With Mark Williams healthy and playing well, Richards had been relegated to a backup role over the last month for Charlotte, but he'll now likely get an opportunity to start in Phoenix. Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has fallen out of favor, resulting in Mason Plumlee starting nine straight games. Richards has a higher upside than that pair on both ends of the floor. Richards has played at least 24 minutes 10 times this season, averaging 12.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks in 28.1 minutes per game while shooting 62.9 percent from the field and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line during those contests. Richards' first chance to make his Suns debut will come in Washington on Thursday.