The Phoenix Suns visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Friday, January 23, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are dealing with injuries that could impact rotations and game strategy.
Phoenix lists Jordan Goodwin as available despite a jaw sprain, while the Suns have no other injuries reported.
Atlanta, however, faces significant setbacks with N’Faly Dante (right knee torn ACL) and Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) out. RayJ Dennis, Nikola Djurisic, and Caleb Houstan are all questionable due to G League assignments or minor injuries, and Zaccharie Risacher remains sidelined with a left knee bone contusion.
The Suns enter the matchup on a three-game winning streak after victories over the Philadelphia 76ers (116-110) and New York Knicks (106-99).
Devin Booker leads Phoenix with 25.3 points per game, while Dillon Brooks contributes 20.5 points and Grayson Allen adds 16.3 points per contest. The Suns average 114.7 points per game with 43.2 rebounds and 25.3 assists.
Atlanta has won one of its last two games, defeating Memphis 124-122 but falling narrowly to Milwaukee 110-112.
Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks with 23.2 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 20.5 points and Trae Young contributes 19.3 points with 8.9 assists. Onyeka Okongwu anchors the paint with 16.1 points and 8 rebounds per contest.
In their previous meeting this season, Atlanta defeated Phoenix 124-122 on November 16, 2025. Phoenix holds a 27-17 record and ranks sixth in the Western Conference, while Atlanta sits 10th in the East at 21-25.
