PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will have to navigate the next two weeks without the talents of Kevin Durant, who will be re-evaluated due to injury.

But the Suns are off to a good start and enter Wednesday with a 9-2 record. Despite several players dealing with injuries, Phoenix’s depth has improved under the guidance of Mike Budenholzer.

Can they sustain the hot start?

The Suns are still sitting pretty high in the national power rankings this week. Note that some of these power rankings were completed before Tuesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings.

NBA.com: No. 4

John Schuhmann: “Eight of the Suns’ 10 games have been within five points in the final five minutes, and Durant was 12-for-19 on clutch shots while making big baskets against the Sixers and Heat last week. He was just 2-for-7.” performance, but one of those moves was a completely uncomfortable tug on Durant’s jersey during a serious tackle from Daniel Gafford as the Suns got a blowout win in Dallas on Friday. They were ahead in clutch games (7-0), but their seven-game winning streak ended Sunday after they were unable to get a late stop against the Kings, who scored 26 points in 16 clutch possessions.”

Arizona Republic: No. 4

Duane Rankin: “The Suns will be without Kevin Durant for at least the next six games due to a left calf injury. The team suffered its first home defeat in overtime against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Devin Booker is dealing with an illness, and Bradley Beal suffered an injury. He suffered a knee injury in overtime. and Jusuf Nurkic has ankle issues, depth will be tested during the Suns’ four-game road trip.”

Athletic: size 5

Law Murray: “The Suns lost in overtime against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, their first game without Kevin Durant (calf). But four of Phoenix’s eight wins have come by three points or less in clutch time games (a lead of five points or less in the final minutes).” In the final five minutes of regulation or overtime), the Suns lead 7-1, at least two more wins than any other team in the league.”

Yahoo!: number 5

Ben Rohrbach: “As for Kevin Durant’s heavy-minute load, coach Mike Budenholzer said, ‘That’s my problem,’ and then continued that load for two more games, resulting in a calf strain for the 36-year-old. As Coach Bud added, ‘That’s mine.’ My problem is ‘I would say it’s still a work in progress.’”

Grip Points: No. 5

Brett Siegel: “The good news for Phoenix, and the reason they are in the top five in the NBA power rankings, is that Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Tyus Jones are healthy. These three stepped up their strength in Durant’s absence on Sunday. Despite losing to the Sacramento Kings, these three combined for 73 points.” Defense will be the Suns’ calling card without Durant, as Royce O’Neale and Ryan Dunn will need to be on the wing.”

ESPN: No.6

Tim McMenamin: “Rookie Ryan Dunn was promoted to the starting lineup after Kevin Durant was out with a left calf injury last week. While Phoenix lost to the Kings in overtime on Sunday, Dunn managed to contribute with 8 points on 4/7 shooting. 1 steal in 21 minutes and With 1 block, the Suns rose to 1st place in the West with Durant leaving the game; Dunn’s contributions will be crucial for the organization to stay at the top of a tough conference. The superstar’s calf will heal.”