Suns Visit Nets in Monday NBA Clash BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Phoenix Suns, riding a wave of strong recent form, visit the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Monday night at Barclays Center. The Suns (25-17) enter on a high note after a 106-99 road victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday. They have won seven of their last 10 games. The Nets (12-27), meanwhile, snapped a five-game losing streak with a 112-109 home win over Chicago on Friday but have still lost eight of their last 10. Phoenix is a 7.5-point road favorite, with an over/under set at 218.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The matchup features two of the league’s premier scorers. Phoenix guard Devin Booker has been on a tear, averaging 25.7 points and 6.8 assists over his last 10 games. He dropped 27 points in Saturday’s win in Manhattan. Brooklyn will counter with forward Michael Porter, who is averaging 25.6 points and 7.7 rebounds over the same span and is coming off a 26-point, 7-rebound performance against the Bulls. While Booker provides the consistent engine for Phoenix, the Suns have received timely contributions from role players. Center Mark Williams posted 14 points and nine rebounds against New York, and guard Jordan Goodwin added 13 points off the bench. For Brooklyn, Porter’s scoring surge has been a bright spot during a difficult season. He is supported by forward Noah Clowney, who had 23 points and 11 rebounds Friday, and center Nicolas Claxton, who leads the team in rebounding and blocked shots. The Nets’ defense, which allows an average of 116.3 points per game, will be tested by Phoenix’s efficient offense. The Suns have scored 112 or more points in eight of their last 10 outings. This game is the first of a home-and-home set between the teams this month. They will meet again in Phoenix next Tuesday, Jan. 27. For the Suns, this begins a challenging stretch with five of their next six games on the road. The Nets open a two-game homestand before embarking on a difficult six-game Western Conference trip starting Friday.