Suns Aim To Extend Undefeated Run Against 76ers
The Phoenix Suns will play the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday at Orlando.

The Suns (32-39) extended their undefeated streak to six games in the Orlando bubble after Monday's 128-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, a game in which Devin Booker contributed with 35 points for the winning cause. The Suns are keeping their playoff chances alive with only a few games left in the schedule, which is incredible based on how far they were in the standings before the league resumed July 30. Phoenix has scored 110+ points in every bubble contest, and it's extremely hard to keep up with their pace with Ricky Rubio and Booker are running the show. Clearly, their formula is working but face another tough test in the 76ers on Tuesday, and a win here could prove they're more than ready to clinch a postseason spot if they chance arises.

Phoenix was without Kelly Oubre and Aron Baynes (both knee) for Monday's matchup, and both are extremely unlikely to play Tuesday. Elie Okobo (ankle) is questionable, and Tariq Owens (not injury related) is out for the remainder of the season.

The 76ers (42-28) are coming off a 124-121 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers the last time out, and it seems Philadelphia won't have enough time to make a push for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, meaning they'll get an extremely tough first-round matchup in the playoffs. However, the Sixers' focus is not on the final seeding games, as they have already clinched a playoff berth a while ago. Their real focus lies on recovering some of their star players, as Philadelphia will be extremely depleted for Tuesday's tilt.

Indeed, Philadelphia will be without Ben Simmons (kneecap), who might miss the remainder of the season, and Joel Embiid (ankle), who has already been ruled out though his injury is not deemed to be serious. As if that wasn't enough, Al Horford (knee) and Tobias Harris (ankle) are game-time decisions while Josh Richardson (rest) has also been ruled out.

This will be the second meeting between both franchises this season, and Phoenix secured a 114-109 win in their prior matchup on Nov. 4 last year.
Posted on: 8/10/2020 4:58 PM
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