The Phoenix Suns (28-21, 6th in Western Conference) conclude their seven-game road trip this afternoon against the Washington Wizards (9-39, 14th in Eastern Conference) in the teams’ second meeting this season. Bradley Beal makes his return to Washington after spending his first 11 seasons with the Wizards.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!These two teams last met on Dec. 17 in Phoenix as the Suns defeated the Wizards 112-108 after coming back from down 16 points led by Kevin Durant’s 28 points.
The Suns will look to rebound after their 129-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks Friday night, as Phoenix struggled mightily on the defensive side of the ball and put together a poor fourth quarter. The Suns have gone 3-3 on their road trip so far.
Washington last played Friday night against the Miami Heat and lost 110-102, their second straight loss.
The Wizards will most notably be without Kyle Kuzma, whereas Phoenix will be completely healthy outside of Damion Lee.
Local Game Information
Start Time: 1:30 p.m. MST
Location: Capital One Arena
TV Channel: 3TV/AZ Family
Radio:Â Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, La Mejor 106.5 FM
Stream:Â Suns Live (click for more info)
Last stop on the road trip!
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🕜 1:30PM
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Betting Odds
Line: PHX -11.5
O/U:Â 239.5
Injury Report
Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal (nasal fracture) AVAILABLE | Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) OUT
Washington Wizards:Â Kyle Kuzma (left shoulder soreness) OUT | Tyus Jones (right ankle sprain) AVAILABLE | Bilal Coulibaly (low back contusion) AVAILABLE | Marvin Bagley (low back contusion) OUT | Isaiah Livers (right hip joint capsule inflammation) OUT
Starters (Projected)
Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkić
Washington Wizards:Â Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija. Daniel Gafford
Five Keys to Game for Suns
- Don’t overlook the opponent
- Sustaining big leads
- Get Bradley Beal rolling
- Team effort
- Defending 3-point line
Prediction
Suns 135 – Wizards 102
There is no reason the Suns shouldn’t blow out the Wizards tonight. Phoenix is at full health and will be motivated to end the road trip on a high note. Bradley Beal specifically has been really struggling and will be extra motivated in his return to Washington to right the ship, so expect him to have a big game.
Team Matchup Notes
Here are some stats, notes and everything else to know about the Suns and Wizards before their second matchup of the season (via Suns):
Each team’s stats (via Suns):
Preview: Bradley Beal returns to Washington
Preview: Injury report
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
