The Phoenix Suns returned to Arizona after a six-game road trip against all East Coast teams. While they got Jalen Green back, he played just limited time before being ruled out again, and Devin Booker went down with an ankle injury. Phoenix is on a two-game losing streak.
Here are the main questions for Week 14 that we want your thoughts on:
The Injury Bug is Back
After being fully healthy for one of the first times all season, both Green and Booker went down with injuries against the Atlanta Hawks. After being up 91-84
to end the third quarter, Booker left the game, and Phoenix scored just 12 points in the fourth to lose to Atlanta. Without Brooks and Green against the Miami Heat for the entirety of the game, Phoenix shot 37% from the field and 20% from three.
Booker will be re-evaluated in about a week, while Green could return as soon as tomorrow. The Suns have struggled with both out of the lineup this season, but have also picked up a few solid wins. How can the Suns withstand their absences if both of them miss more time?
A .500 Road Trip
The Suns went 3-3 on their road trip, losing their first two (Devin Booker was out for the second one), winning their next three, and falling down the stretch in their last game vs the Hawks. The Suns played six games in 11 days, including one back-to-back on the trip. The team had a lot of strong shooting performances through their six games away from the Mortgage Matchup Center, but their offense went flat at times, and they struggled to contain teams’ runs.
What grade would you give the team’s road trip and why?
Going into the All-Star Break on a high note
The Suns have nine games until the All-Star break, playing a mix of teams from both conferences and in varying parts of the standings. After a strong start to 2026, the team has simmered down a bit, going 3-4 in their last seven games. The nine games are against the Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trailblazers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, and Oklahoma City Thunder in that order. Eight of the nine games are at home, with the onlyone not being against Portland. The only back-to-backs are the games against Detroit and Cleveland, and Dallas and Oklahoma City.
What is a realistic record for the Suns in their final games before the break? How long does Devin Booker and Jalen Green being out impact what you think their record will be?
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