The Suns’ 1-2 record doesn’t really cover just how poor they’ve been. They lost by 11 to the OKC Thunder last time out, while they opened the season with a 41-point loss against Portland. The Suns beat a short-handed Warriors team for their only victory, and this a nightmare match up with their lack of proven centre depth against former MVP Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets have won two of their last three games, and they should prove too strong for the Suns.

Washington have lost back-to-back games, including a visit to Charlotte, but they can get a victory on Friday night. The Hornets put up only 89 points in a loss to the Detroit Pistons last time out, a game which saw them pull Naz Reid due to his underperformance. The Wizards are 2-3 on the season, but rookie AJ Dybantsa made an impressive debut in their last game, and that talent boost could tip this one.

The Raptors thumped the Magic two nights ago, and they appear to have Orlando’s number. This is a clash between two sides with similar styles, who are both without their primary scorers, but Toronto looks like a more functional unit. They’ve beaten the Magic by a combined 82 points across the previous two meetings between the sides, while the Magic have lost three of their first four games this season by seven points or more.

Brooklyn have lost all four games this season, despite putting up a fight against Boston in their last game. The Nets have given up 125+ points in three straight defeats, and they’re playing a Detroit side that has hit their stride defensively. The Pistons have held Philadelphia and Charlotte under 100 points in their previous two victories, and they’ve won four of their first five games.

The Suns’ 1-2 record doesn’t really cover just how poor they’ve been. They lost by 11 to the OKC Thunder last time out, while they opened the season with a 41-point loss against Portland. The Suns beat a short-handed Warriors team for their only victory, and this a nightmare match up with their lack of proven centre depth against former MVP Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets have won two of their last three games, and they should prove too strong for the Suns.