Thu Mar 20 03:00:00 UTC 2025: **Suns Face Bulls Short-Handed as Key Players Remain Out**

Phoenix, AZ – The Phoenix Suns will be without three key players for their Wednesday night game against the Chicago Bulls: guards Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen, and center Mason Plumlee. Plumlee is a new addition to the injury report, suffering a left quad strain that kept him out of the second half of Monday’s win over Toronto. Beal (left hamstring strain) and Allen (left foot strain) will also miss the game, marking Allen’s fifth consecutive absence.

Coach Mike Budenholzer expressed hope for Allen’s speedy recovery but acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his return. Beal, who missed the second half of Sunday’s game and all of Monday’s, will be re-evaluated on Monday. Rookie Oso Ighodaro stepped up in Monday’s game, providing valuable minutes in Plumlee’s absence.

The Suns, currently vying for a playoff spot, are looking to build on Monday’s decisive 129-89 victory over Toronto, their largest win margin of the season. Devin Booker led the team with 27 points. They sit one game behind the Dallas Mavericks for the 10th seed in the Western Conference. The outcome of the Mavericks’ game against Indiana on Wednesday will significantly impact the Suns’ playoff hopes. The Suns won their last meeting with the Bulls on February 22nd. The Bulls, meanwhile, are also dealing with injuries to Lonzo Ball and a potentially sidelined Josh Giddey.

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