Trevor Ariza (Achilles) logged 40 minutes Wednesday versus Phoenix, scoring 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) to go with eight rebounds and four assists.

Ariza (Achilles) logged 40 minutes Wednesday versus Phoenix, scoring 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) to go with eight rebounds and four assists.

Analysis:

Ariza has developed tendinitis in his right Achilles, but the ailment did little to limit him Wednesday night. The small forward matched his season average of 14 points and made meaningful contributions in rebounds and assists for good measure. While it will likely be worthwhile to see how Ariza's Achilles holds up moving forward, early indications suggest he'll play through the injury, as Wednesday's 40 minutes of run evidence.