John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.
For three quarters, the Phoenix Suns played with a rare swagger against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. A mix of hustle, grit, and occasional flashes of defense were displayed on the hardwood. It was enough to fool you into thinking a win against the second-worst team in the Western Conference was on the horizon. But we know better. We’ve been here before.