Bol Bol Get 1. Start for Phoenix Suns, Faces Memphis Grizzlies

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Bol Bol starts his first start with Phoenix Suns Tuesday against Memphis Grizzlies at the Footprint Center after two strong performance in a back-to-back home matches.

The 7-foot scored a season high point to go with seven rebounds and four blocks in Saturday’s loss to Denver after a 12-point effort in Friday’s overtime victory over Utah.

“I mean, it’s interesting,” said Suns coach Mike Budenholzer about Bol after Saturday’s match. “Of course, I think he’s been around our group for a while, and I think there’s a lot of confidence from his teammates and I think it really helps him. He has a quiet way about him, but I think there is a lot of inner confidence, so it has been good for him to have the opportunity, be ready for the opportunity and take advantage of the opportunity. “

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A fan favorite, Bol starts with Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Nick Richards when Suns (26-26) faces Grizzlies (35-17). This will be his 60Th Career games with Phoenix.

Suns are down in Bradley Beal (left large toe sprain), VASA MICIC (left ankle sprain) and Cody Martin (Sports Hernia).

Bol is in his second season with Suns. The 7-foot set career numbers of 9.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in his one season with Orlando Magic in 2022-23 before landing in Phoenix.

He average 5.2 points in 43 games last season under Frank Vogel, but Bol played even less under Budenholzer. He only played in 14 of Phoenix’s first 50 games for a total of 83 minutes and 51 seconds, but with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal out, Bol logged 24 minutes to jazz.

He average only 3.1 points before his 12-point effort in overtime gains over Utah. Bol followed up with a season high 19 points in 33 minutes Saturday against Nuggets.

“He played extremely well, was clear when his name is called, created an opportunity,” said Suns Guard Tyus Jones. “He affects the game in so many different ways. He is so unique, uses his length extremely well, can shoot the three, offensive rebounds, blocks you know, to be active in defense. He just affected the game in so many different ways, so just proud of him to be ready for when his opportunity came ”

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