The Phoenix Suns (14-43) look to end their 12-game losing streak when they take on the Brooklyn Nets (15-42) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The game gets underway at 9:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 25 and will air on YES and FAZ.
The Suns got blown out by the Clippers 124-84 on Monday. Ronnie Price was one of the best players for the Suns, contributing 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists. The Nets, meanwhile, are coming off a 112-104 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Brook Lopez had a solid game, recording his 24th double-double of the season with 36 points and 10 rebounds.
Over the last five games, Lopez has been on a tear for the Nets. During that stretch, he has averaged 24.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.6 blocks.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Nets won the first game 94-91. Brandon Knight scored a game-high with 26 points.
Notes
In contests where it has given up fewer than 100 points, Phoenix has a 6-7 record. When Brooklyn scores fewer than 100, it is a subpar 3-31.
At 8-36, the Phoenix Suns have an underachieving record when their opponents score at least 100 points. The Brooklyn Nets are 12-11 when they put up triple digits.
Phoenix’s offense and Brooklyn’s defense both rank 28th this season. Phoenix has an offensive rating of 100.0 and Brooklyn has a defensive rating of 107.4.
Phoenix averages 100.4 possessions per game, scoring 1.000 points on each possession. While Brooklyn averages fewer possessions per game with 96.6, the team scores more points per possession with 1.001.
Phoenix has an average effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. Brooklyn is a subpar 10-33 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Phoenix Suns average 25.0 three point attempts per game, while the Brooklyn Nets attempt 17.0 per game. When attempting 25 or more three pointers in a game, Phoenix is an underachieving 7-23, while Brooklyn is an even 1-1.
Phoenix has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.27 this season (ranked 29th). Brooklyn ranks higher with an A/TO of 1.50 (ranked 22nd).
The Phoenix Suns rebound 42.9 times per game and are ranked 19th. Ranked 22nd, the Brooklyn Nets rebound 42.7 times per game.
Phoenix is ranked 22nd in defensive rebounds, while Brooklyn ranks 17th in offensive rebounds.
Phoenix has forced an average turnover percentage of 14.7% this season. Brooklyn has a losing 8-21 record when its TOV% is 14.7% or higher.
