Jalen Green will not play in the Phoenix Suns’ Thursday game against the Detroit Pistons as he continues to manage a right hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Collin Gillespie is set to return from a short break caused by a right hand sprain, rejoining the Suns’ starting lineup for this contest.
Collin Gillespie Rejoins Starting Lineup After Brief Absence
Gillespie missed only one game due to his hand injury, sitting out Tuesday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets. He will start alongside Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, Royce O’Neale, and Mark Williams in the lineup against Detroit. The Suns aim to maintain momentum as they prepare for back-to-back games.
Other Injury Updates for Suns and Pistons
Devin Booker remains sidelined with a right ankle sprain, while Isaiah Livers did not appear on Wednesday’s injury report after being a late scratch in Tuesday’s game due to illness. On the Pistons’ side, Caris LeVert is out of Thursday’s matchup because of illness.
Coach Jordan Ott Addresses Green’s Condition and Team Strategy
Suns head coach Jordan Ott expressed optimism about Green’s recovery but emphasized caution given the team’s upcoming schedule.
“There’s a plan and we will see how he reacts to what he did today on the court, and we will head into this back-to-back to do what is best for him,”
Ott said.
“He wants to get back as fast as possible. We want him back, but we are going to be smart.”
Green’s Limited Court Time Due to Injury
Green has appeared in only four of the Suns’ 47 regular-season games due to his injury troubles. He missed the last two games after leaving early in Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, underscoring the team’s efforts to prioritize his long-term health.
Game Details and Broadcast Information
The Suns will face the Pistons at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Fans can listen to the game on 98.7 FM and via the Arizona Sports app as Phoenix pursues another win in a challenging stretch of the season.
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