The Portland Trail Blazers will face off against the Phoenix Suns in a matchup featuring contrasting recent performances. The Suns enter the game with a record of 13-11, currently sitting second in their division and riding a one-game winning streak. In contrast, the Trail Blazers have struggled, holding an 8-17 record and experiencing a five-game losing streak.
Key players for the Suns include Kevin Durant, who leads the team with an average of 26.1 points per game, while the Blazers’ Anfernee Simons tops his team with 17.1 points per game. Both teams will be dealing with significant injuries, with the Blazers missing Deandre Ayton and Matisse Thybulle, while the Suns have Bradley Beal listed as questionable. This game presents an opportunity for the Suns to solidify their standing, while the Blazers seek to break their losing streak.
Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns Game Information
Game Date: December 15, 2024
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBA League Pass Channel 7
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Phoenix Suns Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 13-11
Conference Record: 11-6
Division Record: 5-3
Streak: 1 win
Portland Trail Blazers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 8-17
Conference Record: 7-16
Division Record: 2-4
Streak: 5 loss
Stat Leaders
Phoenix Suns (13-11, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Kevin Durant, 26.1 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jusuf Nurkić, 9.76 RPG
Assists Leader: Tyus Jones, 7 APG
Steals Leader: Devin Booker, 1.13 SPG
Blocks Leader: Kevin Durant, 1.43 BPG
Portland Trail Blazers (8-17, #4 in division)
Points Leader: Anfernee Simons, 17.1 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Deandre Ayton, 10 RPG
Assists Leader: Scoot Henderson, 5.1 APG
Steals Leader: Toumani Camara, 1.4 SPG
Blocks Leader: Donovan Clingan, 2.06 BPG
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Collin Gillespie – Ankle (Out) – The Suns announced on Tuesday (Nov. 12) that Gillespie suffered a right ankle fracture and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per Shane Young of Forbes.com.
Bradley Beal – Knee (Day To Day) – The Suns have listed Beal as Questionable for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
Matisse Thybulle – Ankle (Out) – The Trail Blazers announced that Thybulle suffered a Grade 2 right ankle sprain while ramping up in an effort to return to the court and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks.
Deandre Ayton – Illness (Out) – The Trail Blazers listed Ayton as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Suns.
Robert Williams III – Concussion (Day To Day) – The Trail Blazers have listed Williams as Questionable for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Suns.
Phoenix Suns Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 15, 2024 vs Portland Trail Blazers
December 19, 2024 vs Indiana Pacers
December 21, 2024 vs Detroit Pistons
December 23, 2024 at Denver Nuggets
December 25, 2024 vs Denver Nuggets
December 27, 2024 vs Dallas Mavericks
December 28, 2024 at Golden State Warriors
December 31, 2024 vs Memphis Grizzlies
January 04, 2025 at Indiana Pacers
January 06, 2025 at Philadelphia 76ers
Portland Trail Blazers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 15, 2024 at Phoenix Suns
December 19, 2024 vs Denver Nuggets
December 21, 2024 at San Antonio Spurs
December 23, 2024 at Dallas Mavericks
December 26, 2024 vs Utah Jazz
December 28, 2024 vs Dallas Mavericks
December 30, 2024 vs Philadelphia 76ers
January 02, 2025 at Los Angeles Lakers
January 04, 2025 at Milwaukee Bucks
January 06, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
