Suns Fall to Kings in Disheartening Fashion: What Went Wrong in the 127-104 Defeat
The Phoenix Suns were handed a tough 127-104 loss by the Sacramento Kings, despite a strong effort from Devin Booker and key contributions from the bench. While the Suns made a late push in the fourth quarter, turnovers, defensive lapses, and missed opportunities ultimately sealed their fate. This article dives into the key moments of the game, individual performances, and what the Suns can learn from this setback as they look to bounce back in their next matchup.
Phoenix Suns Win 120-112 in NBA Emirates Cup In-Season Tournament Opener Against Utah Jazz
The Phoenix Suns opened their NBA Cup campaign with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz, powered by Devin Booker’s 31-point performance. Despite a strong effort from John Collins and the Jazz, Phoenix held on with key contributions from Bradley Beal, Mason Plumlee, and Grayson Allen. The game also saw injuries to Beal and Booker, adding intrigue as the Suns head into the rest of their NBA Cup Group B matchups.
Beal’s Block and Durant’s Clutch Performance Beat Heat
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Miami Heat 115-112, with Kevin Durant leading the charge by scoring 32 points and securing the win with key plays in the fourth quarter. Jusuf Nurkic also had a standout performance, contributing 20 points and 18 rebounds. Despite a strong showing from Tyler Herro, who scored 28 points for Miami, the Suns extended their win streak to six games. With this victory, Phoenix moved to 7-1 on the season, securing the top spot in the Western Conference.
Phoenix Fends Off Philadelphia as Durant Seals the Game
The Phoenix Suns edged the Philadelphia 76ers 118-116, thanks to Kevin Durant’s game-winning layup with 24 seconds left. Durant scored 35 points, while Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 32. Despite Devin Booker’s struggles, the Suns’ depth, highlighted by strong performances from Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić, proved decisive in a tightly contested game filled with lead changes.
Phoenix Suns Embrace 3-Point Revolution Under Coach Budenholzer at 2024 Media Day
The Phoenix Suns kicked off the 2024 season with an optimistic Media Day at The Footprint Center, featuring insights from owner Mat Ishbia, GM James Jones, and new head coach Mike Budenholzer. The event highlighted the team’s commitment to increasing three-point attempts, the excitement surrounding the addition of point guard Tyus Jones, and the tribute to the late Al McCoy. Key players like Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal expressed their confidence in Budenholzer’s leadership and discussed their roles as the Suns aim for a championship this season.
Was Signing Bol Bol a Good Idea
The Phoenix Suns was one of the busiest teams in the off season. One of the many things that the Suns did was bring back Bol Bol on a 1 year minimum. Was this a good idea? Maybe, maybe not. Is Bol just a side attraction at a circus or does he actually have skill […]
Bradley Beal: Raw or Real Deal?
Did we get, the true Beal …. By I.J. Hamilton @sirhammo @sunsplanetpod @asaparizona 15-05-2024 When Bradley Beal came across to the Phoenix Suns, I was perplexed. How are these 3 big scorers (Booker, KD & Beal), going to work together? Holy shit…. Imagine if they did? Well, they didn’t… kind of. We all agree this […]
Vogel Out, Budenholzer in
So we begin again…. By I.J.Hammilton @sirhammo @sunsplanetpod @asaparizona 15-05-2024 Wow man, Mat Ishbia does not mess around. Every single Phoenix Suns fan in the world, had a sour taste in their mouth, with the way our season ended. This was not the way the story was meant to play out. We have all been […]
The Bosnian Beast
Rebound with the sound of this Balkan Funk. By I.J. Hamilton @sirhammo @sunsplanetpod @asaparizona 15-05-2024 Well…. I for one, am very happy to be wrong, this time. When Jusuf Nurkić came over to the Phoenix Suns, as part of the Ayton trade, we all had mixed emotions and concerns. We had reservations about if this […]
Grayson Allen extends with the Suns after a terrific 3PT shooting
Since taking over, Ishbia made it known to everyone in the NBA that he values winning and will spend an ungodly amount of money to keep the Suns competitive, and on Monday, he proved it again when the Phoenix Suns signed Grayson Allen into a $70M contract extension on Monday to keep the league’s top […]
