Sunday is game three of a four-game western road swing for the New York Knicks, who arrive in Phoenix for an afternoon bout with the Suns.
The 8-8 Knicks split their first two games of the trip, winning by three points in Denver on Wednesday and falling by 10 at Golden State Friday. The Suns meanwhile are 9-6 on the season, but with just a single win in the last 10 days. They last took the court Friday, falling 134-133 at Utah.
Tip-off at Footprint Center gets started at 3:30 p.m. EDT, with the home Suns a 6.5-point favourites on the point spread and the total at 226.0 on the NBA odds.
Knicks vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds
The Suns have been a dominant club this season, winning seven of their eight home appearances. The Knicks are sub .500 on the road at 4-5, and the under has connected in all of their last six road outings.
Head-to-head, Phoenix owns an eight-game win streak against New York and have covered in seven of those games too. The over is 5-1 in the last six Knicks–Suns contests, and Phoenix is averaging nearly 115 points a night in their last 10 versus the Knicks. Needless to say, these are not encouraging notes for a New York squad that ranks 21st in the league with 115.3 points against per game.
New York Knicks
A 19-point first quarter Friday put the Knicks in a hole they couldn’t climb out of, and despite winning the second and fourth quarters, New York fell by double digits. Forward Julius Randle led the club with 20 points on seven of 15 shooting, and remains both the team’s leading scorer and only Knicks player averaging over 20 a night.
The Knicks shot poorly as a team in the loss, going 34.5 per cent from the field and nine for 34 from the three-point line. New York’s a top-10 free throw team this season and that saved Friday’s game from entering blowout territory, as New York knocked down 32 of 34 free throw shots.
Phoenix Suns
Devin Booker’s 49-point night, 45 of which came in the first three quarters, was wasted Friday when the Suns lost by a single point at Utah. Booker knocked down 16 of 31 field goal attempts and went a perfect 15 for 15 from the charity stripe, also adding 10 assists for the double-double. That said, Booker went nine for nine from the arc and the Suns as a team went just nine for 30.
Phoenix remains a top-10 offence with 115 points per game. Booker’s the driving force, averaging nearly double the points per game as any other Suns player. His 28.1 points per outing ranks 10th in the NBA.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 Nov 11:06pm | NY | -6.5 -110 | O +226 -110 |
| Closing 20 Nov 8:26pm | NY | -6 -108 | O +227 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
Injuries
Evan Fournier (SG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jericho Sims (C)
Josh Hart (SG)
Isaiah Roby (SF)
Trevor Keels (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Mitchell Robinson (C)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Chris Paul (PG)
Chris Paul (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Bismack Biyombo (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Kevin Durant (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Evan Fournier (SG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Doub Fri | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 | 1-4 | 3-2 | + - |
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Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Jericho Sims (C) | out for season | Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 | 4-5 | 3-6 | + - |
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Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season. |
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| Josh Hart (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 | 5-5 | 3-7 | + - |
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Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air. |
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| Isaiah Roby (SF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Trevor Keels (SG) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Sat | Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Mitchell Robinson (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-6 | 5-8 | + - |
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Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Thurs | Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Thurs | Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-7 | 8-3-1 | + - |
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Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers. |
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| Bismack Biyombo (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers. |
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| Kevin Durant (SF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 Nov 11:06pm NY -6.5 -110 O +226 -110 Closing 20 Nov 8:26pm NY -6 -108 O +227 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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Injuries
Evan Fournier (SG)
Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23Jericho Sims (C)
out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23Josh Hart (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23Isaiah Roby (SF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23Trevor Keels (SG)
Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23Mitchell Robinson (C)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Bismack Biyombo (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23Kevin Durant (SF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Evan Fournier (SG) Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 1-4 3-2 + - Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Jericho Sims (C) out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 4-5 3-6 + - Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season.
Josh Hart (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 5-5 3-7 + - Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air.
Isaiah Roby (SF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-7 + - Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Trevor Keels (SG) Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Mitchell Robinson (C) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-6 5-8 + - Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Deandre Ayton (C) Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 5-7 8-3-1 + - Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers.
Bismack Biyombo (C) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Devin Booker (SG) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers.
Kevin Durant (SF) Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday.
Devin Booker (SG) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers.