After dropping four of their last five games, the Phoenix Suns’ head coach, Frank Vogel, has decided to make a slight adjustment to the team’s starting lineup.
In the absence of Kevin Durant, Chimezie Metu is set to earn his first career start with the Suns, marking his first start since 2021. Despite averaging 8.4 minutes per game this season, Metu showcased his potential in the recent game against the Kings on Friday, notching his first 10-point performance of the year.
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Looking back at the Suns’ prior encounter with the Warriors on November 22nd, Metu contributed 4 points and 2 rebounds. The Suns are scheduled to face the Golden State Warriors at 8 p.m. inside the Footprint Center.
The coaching decision to insert Chimezie Metu into the starting lineup reflects the Suns’ strategic move to shake things up and find a winning formula amid their recent challenges.
Metu, who has been averaging 8.4 minutes per game this season, now faces the opportunity to make a more significant impact in a starting role. His recent standout performance with 10 points against the Kings indicates that he is ready to embrace the challenge and contribute on a larger scale.
In the previous matchup against the Warriors on November 22nd, Metu demonstrated his ability to make an offensive impact with 4 points and 2 rebounds. Now, as he takes the starting position, all eyes will be on him to see how he can elevate his game and help the Suns secure a crucial victory against the formidable Golden State team.
The Footprint Center will be the stage for this anticipated matchup, set to tip off at 8 p.m. The Suns and their fans are undoubtedly eager to witness how the new lineup configuration, featuring Chimezie Metu, will fare against the Warriors as they aim to reverse their recent struggles and regain momentum in the league.
