Mike Budenholzer gave an intriguing take about why the Suns moved Tyus Jones to the bench and Bradley Beal to start.
MEMPHIS – Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant called himself to the carpet after his rare 15-point performance in Sunday’s 127-109 road loss to the Toronto Raptors in the second of a back-to-back. “I got to come with it if I want us to win,” Durant said. “If we want us to win, I've got to come better than what I did (Sunday night).”
When the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, it was a quality move and one that head coach Mike Budenholzer was a fan of. However, there have been some inconsistencies with his playing time.
PHOENIX -- The NBA announced today the overturning of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant's technical foul against the Toronto Raptors last night, which came in the second quarter after a clear foul on Durant wasn't called. According to ESPN, Durant has 120 technical fouls in his career - three coming this season with Phoenix and six all of last year.
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We've got work to do, that's kind of what we've been saying the last few days and coming out of the break.” The Suns then proceeded to fall to one of the NBA’s worst teams, 127-109, in the second of a back-to-back before a crowd of 18,
Here are takeaways from Sunday's loss as the Suns (27-30) conclude their four-game stretch after the All-Star break Tuesday against Memphis (37-19). The Grizzlies are 2-0 against Phoenix this season. The Raptors (18-39) knocked out the Suns with a barrage of 3s after clinging to a two-point lead.
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant gave an honest take on his team's brutal loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday
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The Suns have to take every victory they can get at this point - and the loss to Toronto is another data point to signify that the season is slipping away. Despite supposed roster upgrades, a coaching change, and an influx of youthful talent - it cannot be overstated how inexpicable this season has been.
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer benched Beal back on Jan. 6 at Philadelphia and replaced him with rookie Ryan Dunn. Beal hadn't come off the bench since his fourth NBA season in 2015-16, but is now back in the starting lineup along with Devin Booker, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant and Nick Richards.
There hasn’t been much for Charlotte Hornets fans to be optimistic about this season. Following a humiliating 141-88 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the team sits at 14-41, struggling to find momentum.
This is the first Suns-Bulls matchup this season. They will meet again March 19 in Phoenix. Phoenix continues its road trip Sunday at Toronto for a 4 p.m. game Sunday before concluding it Tuesday at Memphis.
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