The Phoenix Suns will face the Milwaukee Bucks without Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale. Both have been ruled out of Saturday’s contest. The Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Suns’ Injury List Grows
Grayson Allen is sidelined with left knee inflammation. He has already missed two straight games. Allen has been absent for 24 games this season due to various issues.
Royce O’Neale is out with left knee soreness. He will miss his second consecutive game. Haywood Highsmith (right knee injury management) and Amir Coffey (left ankle sprain) are also out for the Suns.
Mark Williams (left foot third metatarsal stress reaction) and Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture) remain out.
Bucks Without Key Players
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. He will miss his third straight game. Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee synovitis) and Gary Harris (left groin contusion) are questionable.
Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 36 games played this season. Porter is averaging 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 33.2 minutes played per game.
O’Neale’s Impact on the Suns
O’Neale is averaging 9.9 points on 41.6% shooting and 40.3% from 3-point range. He also registers 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. In Tuesday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, O’Neale scored nine points with two rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Allen’s Season Statistics
In 44 games, Allen is averaging 17.2 points on 40.7% shooting and 35.3% from 3-point range. He also averages 4.1 assists and three rebounds per game.
Game Details
Suns-Bucks tips off from Mortgage Matchup Center at 7 p.m. MST.
- Grayson Allen (left knee inflammation) is out.
- Royce O’Neale (left knee soreness) is also out.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee hyperextension and bone bruise) will miss the game.
Coffey left Thursday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the first half and did not return. Coffey has averaged 4.1 points in 13 games this season.