The Phoenix Suns further solidified their reputation as the most perplexing team in the NBA with a tale of two halves 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!At one juncture, the Suns found themselves trailing by a staggering 37 points. By halftime, Phoenix’s “big three” had mustered a mere 5-24 shooting performance, prompting calls from fans for Frank Vogel’s immediate dismissal.
However, spanning the end of the 3rd quarter and the start of the 4th, the Suns embarked on a remarkable 17-0 run. They even managed to trim the deficit to a mere 9 points with approximately 6 minutes remaining.
Despite their valiant comeback attempt, the Suns squandered several wide-open three-point opportunities. While the effort was commendable, given their 37-point deficit, the loss deals a significant blow to the Suns’ playoff placement.
Down the stretch, Royce O’Neale, Devin Booker, and Grayson Allen dashed Phoenix’s comeback hopes by missing critical shots. The trio combined for a dismal 7-34 (.205) shooting performance from the field and 2-19 from beyond the arc.
In the pivotal 4th quarter, Phoenix converted just 2 of 11 attempts from three-point range.
Further undermining the Suns’ efforts was their lackluster performance on the boards. With Jusuf Nurkic sidelined, the Suns were outrebounded by a staggering 63-38 margin, marking their largest rebound deficit of the season.
Notably, while Drew Eubanks was on the court, the Suns suffered a detrimental -20 point disadvantage.
The Suns will look to bounce back against the Clippers tomorrow night at 7:30, this time in Los Angeles.
