The Phoenix Suns are at home on Friday night as they host the Utah Jazz to begin NBA Cup group play.
Phoenix has had a rough start to the season as they enter Friday’s game with a 1-4 record after losing to the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Wednesday night.
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin BookerDavid Frerker-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Devin Booker led the way for the Suns with 32 points, four rebounds and three assists while Mark Williams recorded 20 points, 12 rebounds and four steals.
Now Phoenix will look to bounce back on Friday night against the Jazz as they try to end their four-game losing streak.
On the other side, the Jazz enter Friday’s game with a 2-2 record after losing to the Porltand Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri MarkkanenRob Gray-Imagn Images
Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 32 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks while Keyonte George added 29 points and eight assists of his own.
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While both teams are looking to bounce back in Friday’s matchup and begin NBA Cup group play with a victory, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Isaiah Collier Play?
For the Jazz, they have two players listed on their injury report for Friday’s contest as they have ruled out both Isaiah Collier and Georges Niang.
Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13)© Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Utah has ruled out Collier due to a right hamstring strain, though they announced on Thursday that he has been cleared for full on-court activities and has been assigned to the G League as part of his return to play reconditioning.
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This is massive news for the Jazz as it appears as though Collier will be able to make his season debut for them soon and he could have a large role once he returns from injury.
For Niang, he has been ruled out due to a foot injury that has sidelined him to begin the season.
Suns Injury Report, Will Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks Play?
On the other side, the Suns also have two players listed on their injury report for Friday’s matchup as they have ruled out both Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
For Green, he remains sidelined due to a right hamstring strain that has sidelined him for the entire season thus far as he has yet to make his Suns debut.
Brooks will miss his third consecutive game due to a core muscle strain and with him sidelined, Royce O’Neale could be in line for a larger role once again.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3)Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Fans can catch Friday’s matchup between the Jazz and Suns from Phoenix at 10:00 p.m. EST.
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