The Phoenix Suns will be without their starting center to begin a three-game homestand March 5 against the Chicago Bulls.

The Phoenix Suns lost 105-103 to a short-handed Chicago Bulls team, hurting their chances to avoid the play-in tournament.

Meanwhile, the Suns beat the Kings 114-103 on Tuesday.

Devin Booker scored 18 of his 32 points in the third quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Friday night

The Phoenix Suns continue a three-game homestand on Friday, March 6, against the New Orleans Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center in the second of a back-to-back for both teams.