Suns deliver in clutch, survive Knicks late
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The Knicks are second in the Eastern Conference with a 24-13 record, though they've lost their last four-of-five matchups. Phoenix, meanwhile, is 7-2 in their last nine games with a 22-15 record and possession of the Western Conference's seventh seed. Suns coach Jordan Ott will deploy this starting lineup as tonight's 7:00 PM MST start time nears:
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Suns 112, Knicks 107: Out-clutched in Cactusville
Tonight, the Knicks turned the ball over 18 times and lost a game. Different city, same stuff. Yet again, New York (24*-14) stumbled out of the gate, falling behind early to the Phoenix Suns (23-15) and losing the first quarter (again),
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green last played Nov. 8 at the Los Angeles Clippers. Jordan Ott gave an injury update before the Suns' Jan. 9 matchup.
With James Dolan flying to Phoenix and sitting baseline, the Knicks devolved into a sloppy mess with 18 team turnovers and another dud from Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored just 15 points in 33 minutes. Dolan’s squad (24-14) lost for the fifth time in the last six games, a stretch defined by poor play on both sides of the ball.
Phoenix Suns G League guard Damion Baugh is flashing serious upside, emerging as one of the league’s most productive two-way guards.
Josh Hart (ankle) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) were officially ruled out of tomorrow’s game against the Suns. Jalen Green (hamstring) is out for Phoenix. With Hart still sidelined, Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson could continue to have increased roles.