Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks (01-09-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

After losing four of their last five games against the Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and San Antonio Spurs, the New York Knicks travel to Phoenix. The Knicks are travelling to the West Coast for four games, this one being the first. With two home games left before starting a six-game road trip to the East Coast, the Suns are 7-2 in their previous nine games.

They will play the Knicks again during this time. The Knicks (24-13) won their most recent game, 123-111, at the Los Angeles Clippers on January 7, ending a four-game losing streak, while the Suns (22-15) just won 117-98 at Memphis.

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - When and where to watch the game

On Friday, January 9, the Phoenix Suns take on the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Centre to start a two-game homestand. Arizona's Family Sports and 3TV will broadcast the game at 7 p.m. MST. At 9:00 PM ET, the Knicks will take on the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Centre. Additionally, Fubo will stream the game for online viewers, while MSG Networks will broadcast the full game.

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - Expected Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns

PG Collin Gillespie
SG Devin Booker
SF Grayson Allen
PF Dillon Brooks
C Mark Williams

New York Knicks

PG Jalen Brunson
SG Miles McBride
SF Mikal Bridges
PF OG Anunoby
C Karl-Anthony Towns

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - Injury Report

Phoenix Suns

• Jalen Green- Out (Hamstring)
• Jamaree Bouyea- Out (Concussion)

New York Knicks

• Guerschon Yabusele- Day-to-day (Right quadriceps contusion)
• Landry Shamet- Out (Right shoulder sprain)
• Josh Hart- Out (Ankle)

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks - Game Prediction

The Phoenix Suns were defeated 112-98 by the New York Knicks. With 32 points on 76.5 percent shooting, six rebounds, and three assists, OG Anunoby led New York. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 19 points, 13 rebounds, one block, one assist, and one steal. Devin Booker, on the other hand, led Phoenix with 40 points on 55.2% shooting, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal.

After coming off the bench, Grayson Allen contributed 15 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Jordan Goodwin is available despite having a listed jaw sprain since he will wear a mask, but Suns guards Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) and Jamaree Bouyea (concussion protocol) are both out for the game.

Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) and former Suns guard Landry Shamet (right shoulder sprain) are out for the Knicks, and Guerschon Yabusele (right quad contusion) is classified as questionable.



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