Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns is set to return to action against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday after being sidelined with a core muscle strain. This marks a significant moment for the team, as it will also be their first game this season with all starters available. Meanwhile, the Clippers will be missing star player Kawhi Leonard, who is nursing a right ankle sprain and is out for his third consecutive game.
Brooks, who has missed the last six games, seamlessly transitioned into a leadership role even from the bench, earning a technical foul during the team’s recent loss to the Golden State Warriors. Prior to his injury, Brooks demonstrated solid performance in his first three games of the season, averaging 19.3 points, with 2.7 steals, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 37.3% from the field in approximately 30 minutes of play.
The matchup will also see Brooks reunited with former Houston Rockets teammate Jalen Green, who recently made a splash in his Phoenix debut with 29 points on 10-for-20 shooting. The timing of Brooks’ return coincides perfectly with the gelling of the roster, which could provide a much-needed boost for the Suns.
The Suns will also be without two-way players Koby Brea and CJ Huntley from the G League. In addition, the Clippers will face their own challenges, as Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders are ruled out due to injuries.
Fans can tune into this highly anticipated game between the Suns and Clippers, which tips off at 8:30 p.m. MST, through 98.7 FM or the Arizona Sports app. With Brooks back in the lineup and key players absent for the Clippers, the Suns will look to capitalize on the opportunity for a strong performance.