The Phoenix Suns will embark on a two-game road trip starting Wednesday, November 26, facing off against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in an NBA Cup West Group A matchup. The game is set to tip off at 8 p.m. MST and will be broadcasted on Arizona’s Family (3TV).
As it stands, the Suns (11-7) find themselves leading the standings in West Group A alongside the Oklahoma City Thunder with a record of 2-0. Meanwhile, the Kings are yet to secure a win in this phase of the competition, currently sitting at 0-2.
The Suns are looking to bounce back after a tough 114-92 defeat against the Houston Rockets on November 24, which capped off a three-game homestand for the team. In contrast, the Kings (5-13) have shown some resilience, managing to clinch victories in their last two games after enduring an eight-game losing streak.
Interestingly, the Suns previously faced the Kings in their season opener, where they made a remarkable comeback from a 20-point deficit to win 120-116. However, the Suns will be challenged with several absentees, including Grayson Allen (right quad contusion), Jalen Green (right hamstring strain), and Ryan Dunn (right wrist sprain). Center Mark Williams is expected to return after missing the second game of a back-to-back against the Spurs due to right-knee injury management. Williams, who has a history of injuries limiting his playtime, has been effective when on the court, averaging 25.4 minutes this season. The Suns boast a 10-5 record when he plays compared to 1-2 when he is out.
On the flip side, the Kings will also be missing key players with Domantas Sabonis (right knee partial meniscus tear) and Dennis Schroder (right hip soreness) ruled out for the game. This matchup promises to be significant for both teams as they navigate the challenges of the season.
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