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<\/p>\nThe Phoenix Suns (30-26) take on the Atlanta Hawks (27-28) at State Farm Arena on Thursday night, only a day after reportedly signed Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant.<\/p>\n
Phoenix have experienced a significant resurgence of late, winning nine of their last 11 games, including three straight as their most recent victrory came Tuesday night, when they beat the Nets 116-112.<\/p>\n
Deandre Ayton finished with a 35-point, 15-rebound double-double that included a steal.<\/p>\n
Mikal Bridges had 21 points, eight boards, two assists and one steal and Devin Booker supplied 19 points, six assists and four rebounds.<\/p>\n
The Suns will be without Booker (groin injury management), Cameron Payne (foot) and Landry Shamet (foot) for Thursday’s game.<\/p>\n
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Atlanta have been on quite the rollercoaster lately, as they’ve followed up a five-game winning streak with six losses in the subsequent nine games.<\/p>\n
Their most recent stumble came Tuesday night when they were defeated 116-107 by the New Orleans Pelicans with Bogdan Bogdanovic leading them with 22 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal.<\/p>\n
Dejounte Murray generated 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one steal. Trae Young supplied a 16-point, 16-assist double-double that included three rebounds and one steal and Clint Capela furnished with 13 points and eight boards.<\/p>\n
The Hawks will come into Thursday’s game without any injuries to report.<\/p>\n
Thursday’s game marks the second and final match between the teams this season. The Hawks hold a 1-0 series lead.<\/p>\n