New York Knicks @ Phoenix Suns: Dec 31, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
1-3 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Phoenix SunsSuns
1-2 · Home

Knicks vs Suns tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Footprint Centre , Phoenix. Watch it on NBA TV.

How to Watch Knicks vs Suns: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, December 31, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBA TVLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Suns Arizona's Family Sports
Stream
NBA appKnicks: DAZN · Suns: Suns Live
Also on NBA League Pass outside both markets
Arena
Footprint Centre Phoenix

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Mark WilliamsSunsCOutShoulderSep 11, 2026
Oso IghodaroSunsFDay-To-DayObliqueOct 21, 2026
Jose AlvaradoKnicksGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Knicks

Suns

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Suns Preview

The Knicks are 1-3 this season, while the Suns are 1-2 this season.

The Suns won last season's series 2-0. The Knicks rank 3rd in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (22.8 points per game) and Devin Booker (23.0 points per game).

Knicks vs Suns Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSuns 2-0

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Suns Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 4 GPSuns 3 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
109.3#26
105.3#3
Opponent points
123.7#26
41.3%#29
Field goal %
45.6%#18
32.7%#17
Three-point %
32.2%#20
74.0%#19
Free throw %
74.3%#18
47.8#6
Rebounds
39.7#29
25.5#18
Assists
25.3#19
7.5#22
Steals
8.7#17
4.0#24
Blocks
5.3#13
15.5#14
Turnovers
14.0#7

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0

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This Knicks vs Suns page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Knicks visit the Nuggets Jan 2; Suns host the Kings Jan 2.

Knicks vs Suns FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Suns start?

The New York Knicks play the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Footprint Centre in Phoenix. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Suns on?

Knicks vs Suns airs nationally on NBA TV. Local TV: MSG Network (Knicks), Arizona's Family Sports (Suns). Stream it on NBA app. Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Knicks and Suns records?

Going into this game the Knicks were 1-3 and the Suns were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Knicks vs Suns?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Mark Williams (Suns, out, shoulder); Oso Ighodaro (Suns, day-to-day, oblique); Jose Alvarado (Knicks, day-to-day, ankle).

How did Knicks vs Suns go last season?

The Suns won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Knicks vs Suns game?

The Suns beat the Knicks 106-99 on Jan 17, 2026 on the road.

Where is Knicks vs Suns being played?

At Footprint Centre in Phoenix, the home arena of the Phoenix Suns.

Is Knicks vs Suns on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Knicks and Suns markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Suns Live for Suns fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.