Phoenix Suns v New York Knicks: the preview
Phoenix Suns meet New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center, Friday 1:00pm (NBA). Phoenix Suns have won 30 of the 49 meetings with New York Knicks since 2001.
The big picture
Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; New York Knicks are 14th. New York Knicks are the side higher up the table.
Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Phoenix Suns 30, New York Knicks 19.
Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 106–99 at Madison Square Garden.
Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 36 points in 2009-10 (132–96).
Players to watch
For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Mortgage Matchup Center
Phoenix Suns have won 10 of their last 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
