Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Current Rosters (key rotation players)
Charlotte Hornets (Head Coach: Charles Lee): Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Coby White, Royce O’Neale, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Tidjane Salaün, Liam McNeeley, plus depth options. Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, and Dennis Schröder are sidelined.
Phoenix Suns (Head Coach: Jordan Ott): Devin Booker, Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Oso Ighodaro / Khaman Maluach, Jordan Goodwin, Luke Kennard, Collin Gillespie, Ryan Dunn, plus others. Mark Williams remains out.
Injury Report
Hornets: Brandon Miller (right hip/groin strain) — Out; Kon Knueppel (left hamstring strain) — Out; Dennis Schröder (left hamstring strain) — Out; Moussa Diabaté (right quadriceps tendinopathy) — Probable; Grant Williams (right hamstring strain) — Probable. Several two-way/G League players also unavailable.
Suns: Mark Williams (left shoulder surgery) — Out. Jordan Goodwin is available after returning from a calf issue.
Recent Team Forms
Hornets (4-7): Snapped a six-game losing streak with a 124-112 home win over Cleveland on Monday. Grayson Allen scored 27 points and Naz Reid posted 25 points and 13 rebounds. They remain limited offensively without Miller and other pieces, ranking near the bottom in scoring while showing better defensive metrics in some areas. Road record is poor (1-3).
Suns (4-6): Coming off a strong 133-110 home win over the Clippers on Tuesday, in which they made a season-high 22 three-pointers and got major bench production (including Jordan Goodwin’s return). They are in the middle of a long homestand (4-3 at home overall this season). Devin Booker leads the scoring (~25.1 ppg), supported by Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks, and Jalen Green. Defense has been a relative weakness.
Key Player Matchups
Devin Booker / Jalen Green vs. Grayson Allen / Coby White / Sion James: Phoenix’s primary creators and scorers against Charlotte’s perimeter defenders and shooters. Booker’s scoring volume and playmaking will be central; Allen (hot from three) and White will need to generate offense without Miller.
Miles Bridges / Dillon Brooks vs. Naz Reid / Royce O’Neale: Wing/forward physicality and two-way play. Bridges faces his former team after the offseason trade that sent Allen and O’Neale to Charlotte. Reid has been a strong interior/scoring presence for the Hornets.
Oso Ighodaro / Khaman Maluach vs. Ryan Kalkbrenner / Moussa Diabaté (if available): Frontcourt rebounding and interior defense. Both sides lack their preferred centers at times, so size and energy battles will matter.
Secondary: Three-point shooting volume (Suns have been hot from deep recently) versus Charlotte’s ability to generate efficient looks with a depleted roster.
Familiar faces abound due to the recent Bridges-for-Allen/O’Neale trade, adding extra motivation on both sides.
Series History
The teams split their 2025-26 meetings (each won at home). Charlotte took the most recent encounter 127-107 at home on April 2, 2026. All-time, Phoenix holds the edge (roughly 45-27 overall in some historical tallies), with stronger home performance. Recent form and current roster changes limit the weight of older history.
Betting Trends
Suns have been mixed ATS early (especially at home as larger favorites); Hornets are also roughly even or slightly under on the season. Home teams in this spot against depleted road opponents often cover, though Charlotte’s recent win shows they can score in bursts.
Phoenix’s home advantage, superior available talent (led by Booker), and ability to stretch the floor should overcome a resilient but shorthanded Hornets side. Charlotte can keep it competitive with contributions from Reid, Allen, and the supporting cast, especially if Diabaté and Williams play, but the Suns’ depth and recent form give them the clearer path to a solid home win.
Game Odds
Charlotte Hornets 214
Phoenix Suns – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026
