PHOENIX -- This season has not gone according to plan for the Phoenix Suns - as they sit at an identical 14-14 record that the 2023-24 team held going into today.

On top of the momentum being stalled is the fact that Devin Booker will miss a third consecutive contest and Grayson Allen is still in concussion protocol.

That will obviously place significant stress on a team that has dealt with many frustrating injuries already - but head coach Mike Budenholzer is continuing to put much faith into key role players - that is signified by the consistent starting lineup that has transpired over the last week.

Jones and Royce O'Neale are the only two members of the team that have appeared in every single contest this season - the pair of studs will look to rebound from quiet performances on Monday night.

Ryan Dunn had previously been the starting wing when needed over O'Neale - and that again appears to be the case.

Beal and Nurkic have much pressure to perform in the coming weeks - as a report from Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic stated that they could both be on the outs in Phoenix ahead of the February 6 trade deadline.

Durant will look to expand on the phenomenal season he is having thus far - and to get the best of his superstar counterpart in Nikola Jokic in the process.

Suns-Nuggets is set to tip off shortly after 8:30 P.M. local time tonight.