The Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks game will be played on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET at Footprint Center. The Suns currently sit 12th in the Western Conference with a 16-19 record. In their most recent game, they were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets, 104-115.
Meanwhile, the Hawks are ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 19-18 record. They ended a three-game losing streak with a 124-121 win over the Utah Jazz in their last matchup. The Suns and Hawks have faced off 138 times in the regular season, with Phoenix leading the series 76-62.
Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks: Prediction
The Suns are averaging 111.8 points per game this season, ranking 15th in the NBA, but allowing 113.9 points, which places them 19th in defensive efficiency. They grab 42.6 rebounds per game (25th in the league) and give up 44.6 (21st). Phoenix is strong from beyond the arc, making 14.1 three-pointers per game, ranking 9th, with a solid 37.5% shooting percentage (7th).
The Hawks, on the other hand, score 117.3 points per game, good for 6th in the NBA, though they give up 119.8 points, which ranks 27th. They average 45.5 rebounds per game (6th), but allow 44.7 (22nd). Atlanta makes 13 three-pointers per game, ranking 18th, with a shooting percentage of 35.2%, which is 19th in the league.
Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Phoenix Suns
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PG Tyus Jones
SG Devin Booker
SF Ryan Dunn
PF Kevin Durant
C Mason Plumlee
Atlanta Hawks
PG Trae Young
SG Dyson Daniels
SF Zaccharie Risacher
PF De’Andre Hunter
C Clint Capela
Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks: Injuries Update
The Suns have only one player on their injury report, Royce O’Neale, who is out due to an ankle injury. On the flip side, the Hawks have multiple injury concerns, including Larry Nance, who is out with a hand injury, and Kobe Bufkin, who will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder issue. Jalen Johnson and Cody Zeller are both listed as questionable, with Johnson dealing with a shoulder injury and Zeller unavailable for personal reasons.
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