Chimezie Metu will receive his first career start with the Suns

Nov 26, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) looks to drive past New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Having lost four out of their last five games, Suns’ HC, Frank Vogel, has decided to switch up his squad’s starting lineup just a notch.

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Without Kevin Durant, Chimezie Metu will receive his first career start with the Suns and his first overall start since 2021.

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This season, Metu is averaging 8.4 minutes per game. Most recently, against the Kings on Friday, Metu recorded his first 10-point game of the year.

In the Suns previous meeting against the Warriors on November 22nd, Metu scored 4 points and brought in 2 rebounds.

The tipoff for the Suns matchup with Golden State will be at 8 p.m. inside the Footprint Center.