Suns-Nuggets Live Updates: Injury Reports and Game Details

The Phoenix Suns are set to face the Denver Nuggets in a matchup marked by significant injury concerns for both teams.,Nikola Jokic is questionable for the Nuggets, while the Suns have several key players sidelined or listed as questionable.The Phoenix Suns will play the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, November 29, in the second of back-to-back games for both franchises. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST at Mortgage Matchup Center and will be broadcast on Arizona’s Family Sports and Arizona’s Family 3TV.

The Suns (12-8) are coming off a 123-119 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 28 in NBA Cup West Group A play. Despite the loss, Phoenix secured a wild card spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals with a 3-1 record in group play and will face the West’s No. 1 seed, the Thunder, again on December 10 in Oklahoma City.

The Nuggets (13-5) lost to the San Antonio Spurs 139-136 at home in NBA Cup West Group C play. Their 2-2 record in group play eliminated them from quarterfinal contention. Denver previously defeated Phoenix 133-111 last month at Ball Arena.

Injury Update:

The Suns have ruled out Ryan Dunn (right wrist sprain) and Mark Williams (right calf soreness). Jordan Goodwin (left ankle sprain) and Grayson Allen (right quad contusion) are expected to return, having been initially listed as questionable. Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) and Isaiah Livers (right hip soreness) are also out. Goodwin sustained his injury in the fourth quarter against the Thunder, while Allen has missed seven games. Dunn has been sidelined for four games, and Williams, in his first year with the Suns, has not played the second game of a back-to-back this season due to right knee injury management. Coach Ott stated Williams’ knee is fine, but the calf issue arose during Friday’s game. Williams played 22 minutes against the Thunder. Livers missed the Thunder game, and Green, who has played only two games this season, will be evaluated next month.

For the Nuggets, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable, along with Bruce Brown (right knee sprain). Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain), Christian Braun (left ankle sprain), and Julian Strawther (lower back injury management) have been ruled out.