The New York Knicks (24-13) travel to face the Phoenix Suns (22-15) on Friday, January 9, at 9:00 PM ET at PHX Arena, with both teams adjusting lineups due to injuries. New York is riding a one-game winning streak after a 123-111 victory over the Clippers, while Phoenix enters the matchup with back-to-back wins, including a 117-98 win over Memphis.
The Knicks will be without Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) and Landry Shamet (right shoulder sprain), while Trey Jemison III remains sidelined as a two-way G League player.
Jalen Brunson leads New York with 29.1 points and 6.3 assists per game, and Karl-Anthony Towns contributes 21.4 points and 11.4 rebounds. Mikal Bridges adds 16.0 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Phoenix faces absences as Jamaree Bouyea enters concussion protocol and Jalen Green is sidelined with a right hamstring strain. Jordan Goodwin is available with a jaw sprain and mask.
Devin Booker remains the focal point for the Suns, averaging 25.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Dillon Brooks contributes 21.2 points per contest, while Grayson Allen adds 15.7 points in limited games.
This season’s first meeting between the two clubs will test depth and rotations.
