Suns' Starters vs Rockets Revealed

The Phoenix Suns are getting Bradley Beal back in the starting lineup.
Suns' Starters vs Rockets Revealed
Suns' Starters vs Rockets Revealed /

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns look to extend their winning streak to three games tonight as the Houston Rockets are back at Footprint Center following their prior meeting on Thursday. 

With one starter now confirmed as back in the lineup, Suns coach Frank Vogel will opt for the following starting lineup:

Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Grayson Allen
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic

The most notable change is the insertion of Bradley Beal back into the lineup after he finally overcame a hamstring injury that's plagued him since before the All-Star break. 

Beal was initially listed as probable but was confirmed to have the green light by Vogel prior to tonight. He's played in just 30 games thus far thanks to various injuries. 

Royce O'Neale started in his place after Beal and Eric Gordon were ruled out on Thursday. Phoenix defeated Houston 110-105.

Jusuf Nurkic came into today without an injury status after he was probable - and played - against the Rockets in their prior meeting with an ankle injury. 

The Suns saw Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combine for 59 points in their previous win over Houston. Grayson Allen went a cold 2-9 shooting with just six points. 

Opening tip is slated for just past 7:00 PM PST. The Suns were -8.5 point favorites against the spread on SI Sportsbook leading into tonight. 


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Donnie Druin
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