Grayson Allen has been ruled out for the Phoenix Suns’ crucial matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking his third consecutive absence due to left knee inflammation. This season, Allen has missed a total of 24 games due to various ailments, including a right quad contusion, illness, and knee soreness.
In the 44 games he has played, Allen is averaging 17.2 points on 40.7% shooting and 35.3% from beyond the arc. His absence is a significant blow to the Suns as they face a Bucks team also missing key players.
Royce O’Neale, who is expected to step up in Allen’s absence, is averaging 9.9 points on 41.6% shooting and 40.3% from three-point range. Meanwhile, the Bucks will also be without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined for the third straight game due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise.
The Suns’ game against the Bucks is set to tip off at 7 p.m. MST. Observers are keenly watching how both teams will adjust without their key players, especially as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the expected return timelines for both Allen and Antetokounmpo, leaving fans anxious about their respective teams’ playoff aspirations.
