00:00What's up Suns fans, let's talk about the latest as we head into Friday night's matchup
00:05against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
00:07First, some important availability updates from our side.
00:10Guard Jalen Green, who has been dealing with a hamstring issue, is officially off the injury
00:14report and is available to play.
00:17This is a welcome return, as Green has missed our last three games.
00:20He last played on January 23 against the Atlanta Hawks, exiting that game after just 4 minutes
00:26and 14 seconds of action off the bench.
00:28Since joining the Phoenix Suns via the Kevin Durant trade, Green's opportunities have been
00:34limited, appearing in only 4 of a possible 46 games.
00:38But in those chances, he's shown flashes of what he can bring.
00:42Remember his first start back in November against the Los Angeles Clippers?
00:45He dropped 29 points on 50% shooting, along with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in
00:51just under 23 minutes of play.
00:53He also had another solid showing more recently on January 20, contributing 12 points, 2 rebounds,
01:00and 3 assists in nearly 20 minutes off the bench in a win over Philadelphia.
01:04On the other hand, Devin Booker remains out as he continues to recover from that right ankle
01:09sprain suffered last Sunday.
01:11The team expects to re-evaluate him soon.
01:13Now, the impressive part, despite missing both Green and Booker, this team has shown its
01:18depth and resilience, stringing together back-to-back wins.
01:21Our most recent victory was a dominant performance last night, Thursday, against the Detroit Pistons.
01:27A huge part of that win was Dylan Brooks, who had himself a career night, exploding for 40
01:32points on 13 of 22 shooting, adding 8 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal, and a block in 33 minutes.
01:39Switching focus to our opponents, the Cleveland Cavaliers have their own injury report to manage.
01:45Their guard Darius Garland is out with a right great toe sprain.
01:48Forward Evan Mobley, left calf strain, and guard Max Struess, left foot surgery, are also sidelined
01:56for this game.
01:57Guard Craig Porter Jr. is currently listed as questionable due to left knee soreness.
02:02So, with Jalen Green returning to the mix and the team riding a wave of momentum, what's
02:07your level of confidence heading into this game against a shorthanded Cavs squad?
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