The Phoenix Suns orchestrated a miraculous comeback against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, transforming the atmosphere in Footprint Center from boos to contagious cheers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Label it as a season-defining moment, or at the very least, a momentum-shifting win.
The Suns looked lost all night long. They turned the ball over 20 times, played poor defense, and their best shooters (besides Grayson Allen) could not buy a basket. It was setting up to be a disastrous 20+ point loss to their Pacific Division rivals.
However, the energy shifted in the 4th quarter. After initially allowing the Kings to build their lead to as much as 22 points with a little over 8 minutes remaining, a 7-point run by the Suns sparked a historical ending.
Leading the charge, Kevin Durant spearheaded a sensational 32-8 run. He capped off the comeback with a pair of free throws, securing a two-point lead for Phoenix with less than two seconds on the clock.
Here were some of the best reactions from a game that will forever be remembered in Suns’ history:
Phoenix Suns fans reactions that turned off the game at the end of the third quarter to wake up and discovered that we had won last night!#ComingInHot pic.twitter.com/wwiwLYhEuD
— 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 (@Suns_Armband) January 17, 2024
The Suns just saved their season.
Turned a disheartening loss into their best win (and comeback) of the season. That’s one that can turn this season around.
WE’RE SO BACK.
— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) January 17, 2024
I’ve watched the Suns comeback highlights about 10 times and still can’t believe it lmao
— Alex (@Patsnation87) January 17, 2024
A Game the @Suns should hold on to the rest of the season to remind themselves what they are capable of in regards to the defensive energy they showed in that 4th quarter! Amazing comeback. https://t.co/PJNbwQJ4Z7
— Eddie A Johnson (@Jumpshot8) January 17, 2024
Suns fans trying to get back in the arena when they heard a comeback was happening pic.twitter.com/4TfeZ80SOd
— PHZ-Sicks (@PHZ_Sicks) January 17, 2024
ON THIS DAY IN ARIZONA SPORTS HISTORY, WHAT IN THE WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!! WHAT A COMEBACK!!! WHAT A WIN!!! SEE YOU IN A YEAR, #SUNS!!! #ComingInHot https://t.co/7pgH2NBVfM
— Arizona Sports History (@AZSportsHistory) January 17, 2024
One of the most absurd comebacks you will see. The Suns looked dead. They only led for 35 seconds in this game.
Trailed by 22 at one point pic.twitter.com/MWFXs6iC2W
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) January 17, 2024
Suns did a 180 from being the worst 4th quarter team to now owning the biggest 4th quarter comeback of the year…
We back? pic.twitter.com/vZSKunxCqQ
— Joey (@JoeSwanson2k) January 17, 2024
