SAN ANTONIO, TX (Sporting Alert) —— The confirmed starting lineups for the NBA game today between the Phoenix Suns and the struggling San Antonio Spurs. The highlighted player ruled OUT of today’s game is veteran point guard Chris Paul.
Paul will not feature in this game as he continues to deal with a heel problem, as reported by Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. He will miss Phoenix’s opening leg of the back-to-back games on this NBA schedule on the road with the Dallas Mavericks to come next. Watch live on fuboTV: Start your free 7–DAY trial today!
Paul is dealing with his heel injury that has kept him out of action since early November. He has yet to be given an official timeline for a return, but for as long as he is out, Cameron Payne will remain the starting point guard in Phoenix. Read More: NBA schedule today, game time, players to watch – Dec. 4
Payne will start at the point guard position again and plays alongside top scorer and leading shooting guard Devin Booker with Mikal Bridges, Dario Saric and Deandre Ayton also starting.
The San Antonio Spurs, who are without coach Gregg Popovich, have lost 10 straight, matching the franchise’s second-longest losing streak set in 1987. The Spurs’ longest skid was 13 straight in 1989.
Phoenix Suns Confirmed Lineup: PG Cameron Payne; SG Devin Booker; SF Mikal Bridges; PF Dario Saric; C Deandre Ayton.
Player Not Playing: F T. Craig OUT F J. Crowder OUT F C. Johnson OUT G Chris Paul OUT
San Antonio Spurs Confirmed Lineup: PG Tre Jones; SG Devin Vassell SF Keldon Johnson PF Keita Bates-Diop; C Zach Collins
Player Not Playing: F D. McDermott OUT C J. Poeltl OUT G J. Richardson OUT F J. Sochan OUT G B. Wesley OUT
