The Phoenix Suns have the opportunity to achieve their first three-game winning streak in over a month. They host the Chicago Bulls at Mortgage Matchup Center, hoping to move closer to an automatic playoff berth in the Western Conference.
Suns Look to Capitalise on Booker’s Return
The Suns (35-26) are seeking their first three-game winning streak since the end of January. Their last victory came against the Sacramento Kings with a score of 114-103. Devin Booker returned from a four-game absence due to a hip injury in that game.
Phoenix trails the Los Angeles Lakers by two games for sixth place in the West. The Lakers visit the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.
Bulls’ Recent Struggles Against the Suns
The Chicago Bulls (25-37) have been struggling since their four-game winning streak from January 18-24. They have lost 15 of their last 17 contests.
The Bulls have a poor record against the Suns, having lost 11 straight meetings. Their last victory against Phoenix was on March 18, 2019, with a score of 116-10.
Around the NBA
Thursday’s NBA schedule includes eight games in total. The Brooklyn Nets (15-46) face the Miami Heat (33-29) at the Kaseya Center.
The Heat have won five of their last seven contests. The Nets are currently on a season-high nine-game losing streak. Miami defeated Brooklyn on Tuesday with a score of 124-98.
- The Suns are 10.5-point favourites against the Bulls.
- The Heat are 13.5-point favourites over the Nets.
The Suns seek their first three-game winning streak since the end of January.