The Phoenix Suns are set to face the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 16. Both teams are struggling this season, with the Suns positioned 11th in the Western Conference despite winning three of their last four games, while the Wizards, sitting at 15th in the Eastern Conference, have lost seven straight.

Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with an average of 27.2 points per game, while rookie Alexandre Sarr is starting to make an impact for the Wizards, averaging 12 points and 8 rebounds in January. This clash highlights the contrasting fortunes of both franchises as the Suns aim for a playoff push and the Wizards look to break a lengthy losing streak.