Duane Rankin)<\/a>. Ott also said Allen practiced today.<\/p>\nThe Suns host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Phoenix will reveal their injury report later today. <\/p>\n
More on Grayson Allen’s Injury <\/p>\n
Allen left early in last Thursday’s win over the Indiana Pacers with a quad contusion that also saw him miss games against Atlanta and Portland. <\/p>\n
Ott previously told reporters swelling was a main reason for Allen’s absence in those games. With the Suns’ current form of winning basketball, there’s no need to rush him back this early in the season. <\/p>\n
When healthy, Allen has been incredible for Phoenix next to Devin Booker. <\/p>\n
His 18.5 points per night on 44.7% shooting from downtown (which leads Phoenix) has been key, especially with the gravity Booker’s presence on the floor provides. <\/p>\n
The Suns need other players to knock down open shots, and Allen’s done just that – going from a previous trade piece to a player that’s been pivotal to start the year. <\/p>\n
“I never take for granted the amount of support and appreciation I have here from the fans,” Allen said after receiving ‘MVP’ chants at the free-throw line following his record-breaking performance. <\/p>\n
“It’s awesome, it’s surreal and it makes it a lot of fun to go out there and play home games when this fan base has been so supportive of me over the last three years.”<\/p>\n
Suns Look to Continue Hot Start<\/p>\n
The Suns are 9-6 to start the season and have won their last eight-of-ten games. <\/p>\n
Allen was the only player besides Booker to start every game before being forced out with the injury. <\/p>\n
With Jalen Green’s emergence hopefully coming within the next month, the potential Phoenix’s offense has is exciting to think about. <\/p>\n
But even without Green, the Suns are still performing at high levels. Phoenix ranks top ten in metrics such as offensive rating and efficient field goal percentage. <\/p>\n
That will be tested over the coming days with teams such as Minnesota, San Antonio and Houston coming to town as the Suns enjoy a three-game stay at Mortgage Matchup Center. <\/p>\n
If Allen is able to suit up, Phoenix will get another boost to their lineup.<\/p>\n
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