Charlotte Hornets ended a six-game losing streak with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday and now travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Thursday. The Hornets will still miss Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel and Dennis Schroder, but could get some relief in the frontcourt with Moussa Diabate and Grant Williams listed as probable. Williams is expected to make his season debut after missing the first 11 games due to a hamstring strain.
Phoenix will be without Mark Williams, the former Hornets center who has yet to play this season after suffering a torn labrum. The Suns’ projected starting lineup includes Devin Booker and Jalen Green in the backcourt, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges on the wings, and Oso Ighodaro at center.
The game is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EST at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and will be available on NBA League Pass, KPHE in Phoenix, TV64 in Charlotte, and DAZN. The Hornets will start Coby White and Grayson Allen at guard, with Sion James and Naz Reid as forwards alongside Diabate at center.
After breaking their losing run, the Hornets will look to build on their momentum despite the absence of some regulars. The return of Grant Williams could boost their options in the frontcourt, while Phoenix will try to compensate without Mark Williams, who remains sidelined. The Suns have not confirmed any changes beyond their expected lineup.
This matchup offers the Hornets a chance to test themselves on the road against a Suns team that has maintained most of its core rotation despite injury setbacks. The presence of Booker and Green ensures Phoenix will remain a challenging opponent.
Thursday’s game will mark a notable moment for Hornets fans as Grant Williams attempts to contribute for the first time this season, making this an important fixture for both teams in the early stages of the NBA campaign.
According to Yahoo Sports.
