Suns Announce Starting Lineup Against Jazz
The Phoenix Suns host the Utah Jazz tonight at Mortgage Matchup Center. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM Arizona time.
Phoenix is welcoming back several players from injury but still missing Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams, who remain sidelined. Coach Jordan Ott announced a starting lineup that pairs Devin Booker with Jalen Green.
- Devin Booker
- Jalen Green
- Collin Gillespie
- Royce O’Neale
- Oso Ighodaro
Lineup and availability
Ott told reporters that both Brooks and Williams participated in five-on-five work at practice. That session could accelerate their returns during next week’s four-game road trip.
Standings and recent form
The Suns enter the night at 40-33. They have won only one of their last seven games.
Utah sits at 21-53 and has claimed three wins in its last 19 outings. The Jazz remain a couple of victories clear of the Sacramento Kings near the bottom of the West.
Playoff implications
With nine games remaining, Phoenix looks headed for the seventh seed. The Suns are all but certain to play in the NBA play-in tournament.
Matchup dynamics
The Jazz roster has been altered by injuries. Utah ranks second in team assists and third in offensive pace.
Utah likes to move the ball and push the tempo. That style will test a Suns unit that often prefers to slow the game.
Devin Booker emphasized the team will not overlook the Jazz. He pointed out Utah pushed Denver to a close game, despite a 135-129 loss the night before.
Phoenix is heavily favored to win tonight and aims to build momentum before the upcoming road trip. The Suns starting lineup will be counted on to set the tone against Utah.
