Who's Playing
Phoenix @ Brooklyn
Current Records: Phoenix 16-3; Brooklyn 14-5
What to Know
The Brooklyn Nets are 10-2 against the Phoenix Suns since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Brooklyn will take on Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center after having had a few days off. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Nets can't say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They captured a comfortable 123-104 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Brooklyn's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but point guard James Harden led the charge as he posted a double-double on 20 points and 11 assists along with seven boards.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Phoenix on Friday. They blew past the New York Knicks 118-97. It was another big night for Phoenix's shooting guard Devin Booker, who had 32 points.
Barring any buzzer beaters, the Nets are expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Brooklyn, who are 9-10 against the spread.
The wins brought Brooklyn up to 14-5 and Phoenix to 16-3. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Brooklyn have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 42.50%, which places them second in the league. But Phoenix ranks first in the league when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48.20% on the season. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $77.15
Odds
The Nets are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Suns, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Brooklyn have won ten out of their last 12 games against Phoenix.
- Apr 25, 2021 - Brooklyn 128 vs. Phoenix 119
- Feb 16, 2021 - Brooklyn 128 vs. Phoenix 124
- Feb 03, 2020 - Brooklyn 119 vs. Phoenix 97
- Nov 10, 2019 - Phoenix 138 vs. Brooklyn 112
- Dec 23, 2018 - Brooklyn 111 vs. Phoenix 103
- Nov 06, 2018 - Brooklyn 104 vs. Phoenix 82
- Nov 06, 2017 - Brooklyn 98 vs. Phoenix 92
- Oct 31, 2017 - Phoenix 122 vs. Brooklyn 114
- Mar 23, 2017 - Brooklyn 126 vs. Phoenix 98
- Nov 12, 2016 - Brooklyn 122 vs. Phoenix 104
- Feb 25, 2016 - Brooklyn 116 vs. Phoenix 106
- Dec 01, 2015 - Brooklyn 94 vs. Phoenix 91