Suns host struggling Nets in Phoenix

Brooklyn looks to end 5-game skid against Western Conference contender

Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:07am

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The Brooklyn Nets (12-32) visit the Phoenix Suns (27-19) on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions. The Nets have lost 5 straight and 10 of their last 11 games, while the Suns have dropped 2 in a row but remain a contender in the Western Conference. Phoenix won the first meeting between the teams 126-117 in Brooklyn earlier this month.

Why it matters

The Nets are in the midst of a disappointing season and need to find a way to turn things around, while the Suns are looking to bounce back from consecutive losses and maintain their position in the West playoff race.

The details

The Nets are coming off a 37-point loss to the Clippers on Sunday, their 5th straight defeat. Brooklyn has struggled mightily on the road, going just 6-15 this season. The Suns, meanwhile, are 14-6 at home and have won 6 of their last 7 games at Mortgage Matchup Center. Phoenix will be without guards Devin Booker and Jalen Green for this contest.

  • The Nets and Suns met on January 19, with Phoenix winning 126-117 in Brooklyn.
  • The Nets are playing the 2nd game of a 5-game road trip on Tuesday.

The players

Dillon Brooks

The Suns forward scored 27 points and hit 6 3-pointers in the previous meeting between these teams.

Devin Booker

The Suns star guard will miss this game due to injury.

Jalen Green

The Suns guard will also be out for this contest.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to compete and get back on track. This road trip is crucial for us.”

— Jacque Vaughn, Nets Head Coach (Nets Wire)

What’s next

The Nets will look to bounce back on Thursday when they visit the Denver Nuggets, while the Suns will try to get back in the win column on Friday against the Golden State Warriors.

The takeaway

This game represents an opportunity for the Suns to get back on track at home against a struggling Nets team. Phoenix will need to take advantage of Brooklyn's road woes and the absences of Booker and Green to secure the victory.