The Phoenix Suns will be facing off against the Toronto Raptors without their injured stars Devin Booker and Scottie Barnes. The game, scheduled for March 7, 2024, will see the Suns missing key players due to injuries.

Devin Booker, along with backup wings Josh Okogie and Nassir Little, will be sidelined for the game. Additionally, Damion Lee, who is recovering from meniscus surgery, remains on the injured list for the Suns.

On the Raptors’ side, All-Star Scottie Barnes is out of the lineup after undergoing surgery to repair a hand fracture. Bruce Brown, acquired in a trade deal, is also sidelined due to knee inflammation. Furthermore, starting center Jakob Poeltl is out with a torn ligament in his hand, while Ochai Agbaji is listed as questionable to play due to a knee injury.

The absence of Devin Booker didn’t deter the Suns from securing an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets in their previous game. Kevin Durant led the team with 35 points, supported by Grayson Allen’s 28 points, including eight made threes.

Meanwhile, the Raptors have faced recent challenges, losing three of their last four games, including a significant 139-98 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. R.J. Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who were traded to Toronto this season, have been pivotal for the team. Barrett has averaged 20.5 points on 55% shooting in 25 games with the Raptors, while Quickley has been contributing an average of 17.4 points and 6.1 assists in 27 games.

The clash between the Suns and the Raptors is anticipated to be a competitive matchup despite the absence of key players. Both teams will be looking to make the most of their remaining roster to secure a victory in the upcoming game.