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2023/24 National Basketball Association (NBA) season
Regular Season
Phoenix Suns v New York Knicks
Footprint Center
Phoenix, USA
Saturday, 16 December 2023
05h00 CAT
Phoenix Suns will go head to head with the New York Knicks in a
National Basketball Association (NBA) match on 16 December.
Head-to-Head
This will be the 138th meeting between the two teams in regular-season games since 1968 when the Suns were established.
The Suns have the edge in this rivalry having recorded 72 wins compared to the Knicks' 65 victories from 137 matches.
Last Meeting
Devin Booker nailed a three-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining to lift the Suns over the Knicks, 116-113 at Madison Square Garden on 27 November 2023.
As a result, the Suns improved to 11-6 in the regular season, while the Knicks fell to 9-7.
Key Players
The Suns' star player Devin Booker recorded 28 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds against the Knicks last month and he will be keen to inspire his side to another win.
Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson, who tallied 35 points, eight assists, and six rebounds for the Knicks, will be determined to propel his side to a win in Phoenix.
Quotes
Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) and Grayson Allen (right groin strain) are some of the Suns players who have been nursing injuries.
“We’ve lost four out of five,” Suns head coach Frank Vogel said.
“I’m not happy with losing four out of five in any circumstance. Whether you have guys out or not, we have to play better as a group.”
NBA fixtures (15-16 December)
Friday, 15 December
02:30 - Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers
02:30 - Miami Heat v Chicago Bulls
03:30 - Dallas Mavericks v Minnesota Timberwolves
04:00 - Denver Nuggets v Brooklyn Nets
05:00 - Portland Trail Blazers v Utah Jazz
05:00 - Sacramento Kings v Oklahoma City Thunder
05:30 - Los Angeles Clippers v Golden State Warriors
Saturday, 16 December
02:00 - Charlotte Hornets v New Orleans Pelicans
02:00 - Philadelphia 76ers v Detroit Pistons
02:00 - Washington Wizards v Indiana Pacers
02:30 - Boston Celtics v Orlando Magic
02:30 - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers
02:30 - Toronto Raptors v Atlanta Hawks
03:00 - Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets
05:00 - Phoenix Suns v New York Knicks
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