PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns are playing in their second straight game of the season tonight against the Sacramento Kings after defeating the Utah Jazz by a score of 120-112 last night.

Phoenix’s 9-2 start to the season has been filled with close wins, a confusing injury situation and an obvious change in the team’s philosophy – but it’s been particularly interesting to see how coach Mike Budenholzer managed to manage the various pockets of absence among the players. the list.

The head coach may have to work some magic once again tonight – as the official injury report released by the team this afternoon doesn’t look particularly encouraging against a quality opponent like the Kings.

Jusuf Nurkic is out of the report after missing the second half of the game against Sacramento on Sunday night and the game against the Jazz last night, but his status was also uncertain yesterday. He’ll be ready to go tonight

Allen appeared on the report after coming clean over the past couple of weeks – this is a report that will be interesting to watch.

Beal has suffered numerous arm injuries since the start of the season before suffering lower body soreness over the past few days. It remains to be seen if the goalkeeper can play despite a calf strain.

Gillespie suffered a broken ankle while playing for the Valley Suns over the weekend – so there won’t be a game for the two-way guard in the near future.

Durant is expected to be re-evaluated in about 10 days and could see a return to action soon after, but he is out at the moment.

Malik Monk is out for Sacramento due to a sprained right ankle suffered during the two teams’ matchup on Sunday – this could be a massive development for the Kings, who are missing big scoring options off the bench without Monk.

The Suns-Kings should be notified shortly after 8 p.m. Arizona time this evening.