MINNEAPOLIS – Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen is listed as doubtful for Tuesday’s recreation, March 17, in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves with left knee soreness because the Suns put together for the second of a back-to-back.
Haywood Highsmith (proper knee injury administration) is questionable whereas Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture) and Mark Williams (left foot third metatarsal stress response) stay out for the Suns (39-29).
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The T-Wolves (41-27) are down All-Star guard Anthony Edwards (proper knee irritation) whereas large Naz Reid (proper shoulder contusion) is listed as out there.
Allen was penetrating to the basket when he took a tough fall to the court docket late within the first quarter of Monday’s 120-112 loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
Celtics wing Hugo Gonzalez was known as for a foul on the play with 36.5 seconds left within the quarter. Allen lay on the court docket for a few minutes earlier than needing assist to stand up.
Allen performed the remainder of the primary quarter, hitting a 3 with 15.9 seconds remaining within the first, however he sat out the complete second quarter.
“It was super weird,” Allen said after the March 16 game. “I went into a very deep flexion. Probably as deep a flexion that I’ve gone into in 20 years. Twisted it a little bit. it was a really weird position, but I don’t think there’s anything seriously wrong with it.”
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Averaging a career-high 17.2 points in his third season in Phoenix, Allen returned to action in the second half and was in the game late in the fourth quarter.
Scoring 13 points off the bench, Allen said after Monday’s game the plan was for him to play against the Timberwolves.
Allen has been dealing with a right knee injury he suffered before the NBA All-Star break.
The Suns are two games behind Minnesota for sixth in the West, but own the head-to-head tiebreaker, 2-0. This is their final regular-season matchup.
Highsmith scored a season-high 16 points in Monday’s loss, going 4-of-5 from 3. The 6-foot-5-inch forward has missed most of the season after having knee surgery in August.
“I feel like I took a good step,” Highsmith said after Monday’s game. “Saw the ball go through the hoop a little bit. Moving well. Getting the confidence every game.”
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The Suns signed Highsmith as a free agent as the Brooklyn Nets waived him before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
Known for his defense, Highsmith has made his way into the rotation. He’s averaging six points in five games this season for Phoenix; he didn’t see any action with Brooklyn.
“He’s getting extra comfy,” Suns All-Star Devin Booker said after the game. “He’s a kind of guys that may do some little bit of every little thing whereas he is on the market. Those guys can usually jell right into a group faster than others. I believe he is discovering his groove.”
Have opinions concerning the present state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, previously Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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This article initially appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Suns injury update. Grayson Allen doubtful vs Timberwolves
