Final Injury Report for Suns-Trail Blazers: Will Jalen Green, Deni Avdija Play?

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Final Injury Report for Suns-Trail Blazers: Will Jalen Green, Deni Avdija Play?

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8)

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The Portland Trail Blazer are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup.

Portland enters Tuesday’s game with a 23-27 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)

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In Sunday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Shaedon Sharpe led the way for the Trail Blazers as he recorded 20 points and three assists while Caleb Love added 21 points and three assists of his own off the bench.

Now Portland will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Suns in a tough home matchup.

On the other side, Phoenix enters Tuesday’s contest with a 30-20 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8)

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Grayson Allen led the way for the Suns in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 23 points and eight assists while Dillon Brooks recorded 22 points and five rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Suns Injury Report, Will Jalen Green Play?

For the Suns, they have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including guard Jalen Green.

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4)

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Phoenix has listed Green as questionable due to a left hip contusion and right hamstring injury management and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.

If Green is sidelined once again, Allen, Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin could all be in line for increased roles.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1)

The Suns have ruled out Devin Booker as he remains sidelined while recovering from a right ankle sprain.

Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday Play?

On the other side, the Trail Blazers have six players listed on their injury report, including both Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8)

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Portland has listed Avdija as doubtful due to a low back strain and he is expected to miss his first game since January 26.

With Avdija likely to be sidelined against the Suns, Jerami Grant and Sidy Cissoko could both be in line for increased roles.

The Trail Blazers have also listed Scoot Henderson as doubtful due to a left hamstring tear and he is expected to miss Tuesday’s game while Holiday is questionable due to personal reasons.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5)

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Kris Murray, Damian Lillard and Matisse Thybulle have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Suns and Trail Blazers from Portland at 11:00 p.m. EST on NBC and Peacock.

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