Suns Face Struggling Hornets in Tuesday Night NBA Showdown

The Phoenix Suns (16-18) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (7-27) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET in the final game of their three-game road trip. The matchup, airing on Arizona's Family (Ch. 3 TV), marks the second of back-to-back games for Phoenix and the first in a home-and-away series against Charlotte.

The Suns are coming off a 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, snapping a four-game losing streak. The win marked the first game in which Kevin Durant and Devin Booker were removed from the starting lineup, a strategic move by head coach Frank Vogel. Jusuf Nurkic also sat out, as the team experimented with rotations to address recent struggles.

Meanwhile, the Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball, are mired in a 10-game losing streak, the longest active skid in the NBA. Charlotte has managed just one win in its last 19 games, dating back to November 23, 2024. The team’s struggles have been compounded by injuries and inconsistent performances.

Phoenix is nearly at full strength, with only Royce O'Neale sidelined due to a left ankle sprain. O’Neale is expected to be re-evaluated later this week. For Charlotte, Seth Curry is listed as questionable with a knee injury, while Tre Mann remains out with a back issue.

Fans can follow live updates, highlights, and statistics on azcentral.com as the Suns look to build momentum and the Hornets aim to break their losing streak.