Tag: Suns
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For Game 3 of the Suns-Nuggets series, Cam Payne will start in lieu of Chris Paul.
The Phoenix Suns have confirmed that Cam Payne, their backup point guard, would start Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night at Footprint Centre in lieu of the injured Chris Paul. When asked who will start in Paul’s stead before to the game, Suns head coach Monty Williams kept his cards close to…
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Prediction for Suns-Clippers Game 4: Aiding Devin Booker
When the Phoenix Suns were seeded fourth and awaited the results of the last day of the season to select their first-round opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers were the best-case scenario.So we reasoned. The Clippers’ constantly shifting defensive systems have made it tough for Phoenix to become comfortable enough offensively to create a rhythm. In…
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The Suns’ road to redemption begins with a blemish in their defeat to the Clippers.
The topic of the postseason is atonement. It’s a term that doesn’t start with the letter “L.” Unfortunately, the Suns’ postseason record does not reflect this. Our road to redemption started with a big mark on Sunday night: a 115-110 defeat to the Clippers, which gave the opponent early momentum and home-court advantage. It marks…
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Suns starters ought to be rested after securing a playoff spot.
The Phoenix Suns are prepared for the playoffs.The squad accomplished a number of accomplishments in their victory over the San Antonio Spurs, including: Their sixth straight win gave them a record for the greatest winning run of the regular season and made them the NBA’s top team at the moment. The Suns also secured a…
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Suns defeat the injured-riddled Spurs 115-94 to secure a postseason berth.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the weakened San Antonio Spurs 115-94 on Tuesday night to secure a postseason berth behind 27 points from Devin Booker. The Suns (44-35) have now won six straight games, which is the NBA’s best active winning run. Phoenix would guarantee itself the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference and home-court…
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Suns star Kevin Durant makes his home debut with 16 points.
The Phoenix Suns’ 107-100 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night had already decided the tone of Kevin Durant’s eagerly anticipated home debut. Durant was relieved to have made it through pregame warmups on Wednesday night after sustaining a difficult-to-believe left ankle injury when he tumbled before a meeting against the Oklahoma City Thunder…
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When Kevin Durant returns from injury, Landry Shamet may serve as the Phoenix Suns’ fifth closer.
Jarrett, a Suns assistant coach Landry Shamet started his pregame practise at Paycom Center on Sunday afternoon, and Jack welcomed him right away. Is he present today? Shamet smiled as Jack yelled at him. He’s returned. Shamet played in only 25 games due to a right foot ailment, but he still managed to score 10…
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After his injury, Kevin Durant scored 23 points in the Suns’ victory.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – At All-Star Weekend 2019, Kevin Durant confirmed his desire to team up with Kyrie Irving when both became free agents the following summer. Four years later, a new cooperation in the same arena was announced, this time with the promise of a better conclusion.Durant showed early hints of the potential for the…
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Suns’ Devin Booker criticizes the Lakers guard for pushing Deandre Ayton and being ejected
Late in the Lakers’ 115-105 defeat to the Suns, Patrick Beverley was dismissed for pushing Deandre Ayton. After Devin Booker fouled Austin Reaves of the Lakers hard, the incident happened with 3:55 left in the fourth quarter. Beverley said that he reacted to Booker and Ayton’s posture of “mean-mugging and puffing their chest out” when…