Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets: Injury-Riddled Showdown

0:00For the Charlotte Hornets, it's March 9th, and here's what's going on. The Phoenix Suns wrap up their three-game home stance tonight against the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. at the Flipprint Center. The Suns sit at 36 wins and 27 losses, just one victory shy of topping their total from last season when they had that star trio of. Devon Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beale. You can catch the game on Peacock and NBC Sports Network. Phoenix comes in off a close one, 18 to 116 win over New Orleans two nights ago. They have completely rebuilt around Booker after trading Durant and buying out Beale, focusing on a gritty style with tough defense. That effort has them ranked 10th in the league, for defensive rating right now. Suns forward. Royce O'Neill talked up the changes after morning practice, saying it's a fresh team and staff with a new way of playing on both ends. He stressed not looking back at last year, just crediting their hard play every night, team ball movement, and defensive pride.

1:00Both squads have injury issues heading in. Phoenix is without Dylan Brooks with a left hand fracture. Grayson Allen managing a right knee problem, though he was probable earlier, and Jordan. Good win with the left calf strain. Charlotte misses Mark Williams due to a foot stress reaction and Tijaine Salon with a left calf strain. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 32 and 32, kicking off a four game road trip after dropping a 128 to 120 loss to Miami. That ended their six game win streak. They have turned things around lately, taking 16 of their last 20 after a rough 16 and 28 start. This is the first of two meetings, with the rematch set for April 2 in Charlotte. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Solid Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, solidpillow.com