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The Phoenix Suns will go head-to-head against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, March 7 at the Ball Arena. The talking point before the game is whether Suns star player Devin Booker will feature against the Nuggets.
Will Devin Booker play against the Denver Nuggets?
Phoenix Suns have a mixed record of 29-33 and are struggling with their own injury issues. But, thankfully, Booker's name is absent from the injury list which signals that he will play against the Nuggets.
Booker has been a shining light for the Suns as he averages 25.9 points per game which is the ninth highest in NBA. In the last 20 games in which he has featured, he has 25.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists. His presence in the game would be important as the Suns look to move ahead from the recent struggles and improve in the Western Conference standings.
Bradley Beal is listed as questionable with a calf issue and Cody Martin is sidelined due to abdominal injury. With Beal missing from the clash, Booker and Durant will have extra pressure to carry the offensive load. Durant has been averaging 22.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in the last 20 games and will once against need to step up.
The Denver Nuggets also have their own injury concerns as their star player Nikola Jokic is questionable with an ankle injury. Jokic is league's third-leading scorer at 28.8 points per game. His absence would impact the outcome of the game as the Nuggets heavily rely on his scoring, rebounding and playmaking abilities. Aaron Gordon is also listed as questionable with an ankle issue. DaRon Holmes and Julian Strawther are out for the season.
Booker's performance would be the turning point if the Suns have to capitalize on the absence of the players missing for the Nuggets. The Nuggets are ranked 14th in the NBA in scoring (113.8 points per game) and are 23rd in defence (116 points allowed per game).
Booker's scoring ability particularly from beyond the arc would be crucial for the Suns where he averages 2.7 three-pointers per game.
When and where to watch Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns clash?
The Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns clash will be broadcast live on ESPN, ALT and AZFamily. The match will be available for streaming on Fubo. The tip-off time for the Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns clash is 10 pm ET.
