- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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This upcoming match sees the Brooklyn Nets (12-31) traveling to the Mortgage Matchup Center to challenge the Phoenix Suns (27-18).
The Nets recently faced off against the Celtics, resulting in a narrow defeat with a score of 130-126. In terms of personal fouls, Brooklyn recorded 26 while Boston had 28. The Nets managed to sink 22 out of 51 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, Boston had a free throw success rate of 62.5%, hitting 10 of 16. Additionally, Boston secured 41 rebounds (9 offensive, 32 defensive) and blocked 6 shots. They also facilitated 35 assists and collected 8 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Brooklyn allowed their opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field, giving up 49 baskets on 109 attempts. The Nets also registered 22 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and collected 5 steals. On the boards, they accounted for a total of 58 rebounds, with 16 being offensive. At the free-throw line, Brooklyn converted 29 of 34 shots, achieving an impressive 85.3%. The Nets concluded the game with a 44.2% shooting percentage (42 of 95) and made 13 out of their 44 attempts from beyond the arc.
Michael Porter Jr. significantly contributed to the Nets’ effort, scoring 30 points on 9-of-19 shooting while also grabbing 8 rebounds over 42 minutes of play. He finished with a shooting percentage of 47.4% and dished out 4 assists.
As the Nets enter this matchup with a record of 12-31, they average 15.2 turnovers and commit 20.0 fouls per game. The team averages 40.1 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,089 total assists this season, ranking them 26th in the league for assists. Brooklyn is shooting 34.7% from beyond the arc (609 of 1,757) and 78.5% from the free-throw line. They average a mere 108.3 points per game, placing them last in the league, while shooting 44.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Nets force an average of 13.8 turnovers per game while committing 20.1 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 38.1% from three-point range and rank 12th for points allowed (114.8) in the league. Brooklyn’s defensive field goal percentage stands at 48.8% (1,813 of 3,713), alongside an average of 43.4 rebounds given up per game. They sit at 15th in terms of assisting turnovers, surrendering 1,200 assists this year.
In their last outing, the Suns were defeated by the Hawks with a score of 110-103. On the rebounding front, Phoenix allowed Atlanta to grab 48 in total (including 9 offensive rebounds). The Suns shot 50.0% from beyond the arc, converting 13 out of 26 attempts, and made 11 out of 16 free throw attempts (68.8%). The Hawks finished with a shooting percentage of 53.1%, making 43 out of 81 attempts, while the Suns managed 42 out of 95 for a shooting clip of 44.2%. Phoenix managed 11 successful three-point shoots from 34 attempts (32.4%) and hit 8 free throws at an 88.9% conversion rate. The Hawks committed 13 fouls, allowing the Suns 9 free throw attempts and turned the ball over 13 times while earning 15 steals. Phoenix recorded a total of 42 rebounds for the game, with 31 being defensive and 11 offensive.
Devin Booker shone for the Suns, hitting 12 of 21 shots for a shooting percentage of 57.1% while grabbing 4 rebounds. He scored 31 points in just 28 minutes on the court, alongside 3 assists.
Phoenix sports a solid record of 27-18 this season. The Suns are averaging 21.5 personal fouls per game and converting 80.1% from the charity stripe. They average 25.2 assists per contest (ranking them 23rd) and commit 15.4 turnovers. The Suns have accumulated 5,149 total points this season (114.4 per game) and grab 43.1 rebounds per game. In terms of shooting efficiency, they rank 24th in the league at 46.1% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Suns allow opponents to shoot 35.0% on three-point attempts (553 of 1,581) and permit a charity stripe conversion of 78.7%. They give up an average of 24.7 assists and 43.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 4th and 12th in the league. The Suns also boast a strong defense, allowing just 111.8 points per game, placing them 6th in the NBA. They’ve forced 17.0 turnovers per contest, also holding teams to a shooting percentage of 46.8% (15th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Phoenix
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