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NEW YORK \u2013 The Phoenix Suns<\/a> look to snap a two-game losing skid as they face the New York Knicks<\/a> on Jan. 17 at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

“Play a full game,” Suns big Mark Williams said. “Just playing a full 48 minutes, responding to adversity and I think if we do that, we’ll have a pretty good shot.”<\/p>\n

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The game starts at 5:30 p.m. MST and will be televised on 3TV and Arizona’s Family Sports.<\/p>\n

“Saturday night in the Garden, you look forward to that even as a kid,” Williams said. “I’m excited for that. It’ll probably be a great vibe in here so I’m excited.”<\/p>\n

The Suns (24-17) have begun their six-game road with losses to the Miami Heat<\/a> and Detroit Pistons<\/a> while the Knicks (25-16) lost their last two games to the Sacramento Kings<\/a> and Golden State Warriors to end a four-game road trip.<\/p>\n

“We’ve got to come out the gate, have our intensity on the defensive end,” Suns forward Royce O’Neale said. “They like to play fast, crash the glass. Rebounding is a big emphasis that we’ve got to lock in on. Offensively, try to outrun them on the fast break. Move the ball, make the right play. Lock in on both ends.”<\/p>\n

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The Knicks started their road trip with a 112-107 loss Jan. 9 to the Suns in Phoenix. New York is 2-7 in its last nine games.<\/p>\n

Suns guard Jalen Green has been ruled out with a right hamstring strain that has sidelined him for 31 consecutive games. He last played on Nov. 8.<\/p>\n

Two-way player Jamaree Bouyea is also listed out under concussion protocol as he\u2019s missed six straight games.<\/p>\n

Suns star guard Devin Booker is questionable after missing Thursday\u2019s loss to the Pistons with a left ankle sprain he suffered in the second half Jan. 13 against the Heat. Booker was getting up shots after Saturday’s morning shootaround.<\/p>\n

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“Talking to him a little bit, day-by-day, he’s feeling better,” O’Neale said. “Who wouldn’t want to play in The Garden? Knowing him and his competitive spirit, he’s going to do whatever it takes to play, but it’s just being smart with it.”<\/p>\n

Jordan Goodwin (jaw sprain) is available as he continues to play with a mask.<\/p>\n

Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is questionable with a right ankle sprain.<\/p>\n

Visit azcentral.com<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n

Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com<\/a> or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks. Game updates and more<\/a><\/p>\n