The Phoenix Suns travel to the Moda Center to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, November 18, with both teams managing significant injuries.
Phoenix will be without Grayson Allen, Koby Brea, and Jalen Green due to quadriceps and hamstring issues, along with Brea sidelined as a two-way player.
Portland also struggles to field a full roster, as Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, and Blake Wesley are out, while Jrue Holiday is listed as doubtful with right calf soreness.
Devin Booker leads the Suns in scoring with 28.4 points per game, followed by Dillon Brooks at 22.0 points per game. Mark Williams anchors the glass with 8.4 rebounds per game, and Booker contributes 7.0 assists per contest.
The Trail Blazers rely on Deni Avdija, who averages 26.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, and Shaedon Sharpe, who adds 22.1 points per game. Jerami Grant provides secondary scoring with 18.3 points per contest, while Donovan Clingan leads the team in rebounds with 9.0 per game.
Recent results show both teams entering the matchup with mixed form. Phoenix narrowly lost to Atlanta 124-122 on November 16 but had a commanding 133-98 win over Indiana on November 13. Portland has dropped consecutive games, including a 138-133 overtime loss to Dallas and a 140-116 defeat against Houston.
The game marks the first meeting between these teams in the 2025-26 season. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:00 p.m. ET.
