Matthew Falkenbury, theKnicksBlog.com

The Knicks continue their three game Western Conference swing tonight, as they take on the Phoenix Suns in the second game of a back to back. This is the second and final time the Knicks will play the Suns this season. The Knicks defeated the Suns 106-99 on December 2nd at Madison Square Garden.

Raymond Felton, Carmelo Anthony and, Rasheed Wallace are all out tonight with injuries. Felton has a sprained right pinky, Melo’s has a hyperextended knee and Wallace is out again with the stress reaction in his foot. Steve Novak will play tonight.

Five Questions About Tonight’s Game

1. Where will the Knicks go for offense with Melo and Felton out?
2. Can Ronnie Brewer step up and break out of his prolonged slump?
3. How will the Suns try to take advantage of a short handed Knicks team?
4. Other than J.R. Smith, who on the bench will score for the Knicks?
5. Who will score more? James White or Chris Copeland?