Phoenix is sixth in the league allowing just 111.4 points per game while holding opponents to 46.9% shooting. The Bulls are 9-19 on the road. Chicago is second in the Eastern Conference with 34.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Josh Giddey averaging 7.

BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns host the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers. The Suns are 8-4 on their home court. Phoenix is eighth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 44.6 rebounds. Deandre Ayton leads the Suns with 12.6 boards.

The Chicago Bulls start their five-game road trip with a shocking, short-handed win over the Phoenix Suns.

Still reeling from recent injuries, the Phoenix Suns will enter Thursday night’s matchup against Detroit shorthanded. It will be a tough test, as Phoenix will need to bring out all of their tricks if they want to compete with the Pistons, who are ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -1; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix visits Philadelphia for a non-conference matchup. The 76ers have gone 11-11 in home games. Philadelphia ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference with 48.2 points per game in the paint ...

The Boston Celtics are rolling. Eight wins from their last nine games, 37-19 on the season, second in the Eastern Conference. Sunday’s 111-89 blowout of the Lakers in Los Angeles was the latest statement on a road trip that has underlined everything this team is capable of without Jayson Tatum.

ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the Western Conference's recent dominance and how the East's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason.

Orlando Magic (29-25, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (32-23, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns host Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic in a non-conference ...