Jalen Green is finally healthy in his first season with the Phoenix Suns. He had lingering issues that kept him out of the lineup, but March is shaping up to be his first healthy month for Phoenix. He was at a different speed from everyone else on the court in SundayтАЩs 22 point win over Toronto, which was a back to back spot for Phoenix. Green has also flourished in his career against Denver, where he has scored 25 or more points in five out of his last six matchups against the Nuggets. Take his points over.
Since returning from injury, Devin Booker has averaged 28.5 points over his last 12 games. That included him scoring at least 30 points in four of his last seven games. As the Suns continue to play without Dillon Brooks (hand), Booker averaged 21.3 shot attempts and 8.0 free throw attempts over those 12 games. The Nuggets have the 10th-worst defensive rating in the league, which makes this over even more appealing for Booker.
Murray notched 21 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason win over the Lakers.
Jokic posted 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-0 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason win over the Lakers.
Maluach finished with seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one steal and one block over 24 minutes in Friday's 119-116 preseason loss to Utah.
Gordon (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
DeRozan (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Brazile will start in Friday's preseason game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Strawther (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Friday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Highsmith won't start Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Booker (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ighodaro (hip) won't play in Friday's preseason game against Utah, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
