SAN FRANCISCO – The thinnest lines decide the loudest nights, and Phoenix learned that in a one-point win on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. Now, with Grayson Allen out for the rematch due to right knee soreness, the Suns will have to continue to navigate being down one of their sharpshooters.
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Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix guard Grayson Allen (8) with head coach Jordan Ott against the Denver Nuggets at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Grayson Allen’s value lies in the way defenders stay attached, passing lanes widen, and how late-clock possessions feel solvable. Without him, the Suns don’t just lose shooting; they lose a veteran piece of their offensive puzzle. Remove Allen, and the offense tilts toward tougher pull-ups and crowded drives. Strategically, expect Phoenix to counter with pace and versatility with more ball movement, quicker decisions, and lineups that can switch to survive the inevitable runs.
Dec 18, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) against the Warriors in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Phoenix will look to its depth, including role players such as Jordan Goodwin and Jamaree Bouyea, to get more opportunities. If the Suns can maintain shot quality without Allen’s gravity, they prove their offense is built to last. For Suns fans, it’s a measuring stick of whether this group can win on nights when the injury bug keeps biting in games that feel like a playoff atmosphere.
Dec 18, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
