Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks – Free NBA Prediction and Tips – January 9, 2026

Phoenix Suns – New York Knicks: DBook vs Brunson

Phoenix hosts New York in a clash that’ll come down to tempo control and guard efficiency. The Suns roll in confident after a convincing win over Memphis, while the Knicks keep rolling thanks to Jalen Brunson’s cold-blooded control in crunch time.

Phoenix Suns: beating a big team at home

The Suns have shown a sharper edge lately, notably in that 117-98 win over Memphis. Devin Booker displayed his offensive range — creating, firing off quick looks and moving without the ball to unsettle defenses.

Phoenix is also riding a strong defensive patch, with four straight games allowing 105 points or fewer. That’s Dillon Brooks’ influence — in one season he’s helped turn Arizona from a lost defense into a unit that can hold opponents under 100 several times, no small feat in today’s NBA. At home the Suns play freer. The pace picks up. Transition becomes a weapon to seize control.

New York Knicks: follow-up after beating the Clippers

The Knicks come in off a solid 123-111 win over the Clippers, a game defined by Jalen Brunson managing half-court possessions. He creates his shot in any situation and punishes defensive switches, which makes him decisive in tight games.

Losses to Detroit (90-121) and Atlanta (99-111) have exposed limits — especially offensively and in overall physical impact. The Knicks can be too soft on opponents. When intensity drops they give up damaging runs. Still, collective discipline and veteran know-how often keep New York steady in crunch moments, even away from home.

NBA Prediction Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks

Suns to win

New York just steadied the ship beating the Clippers at home, but the Suns are a very good team and have repeatedly shown they can grab big wins — they’ve beaten the Spurs twice and beat the Thunder just days ago. Playing at home where they thrive (12-5 at the Mortgage Matchup Center), the Suns have everything they need to make the Knicks look off-balance.

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