Nov 24, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies guard Jacob Gilyard (0) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
After it was announced that the NBA would be implementing an In-Season Tournament in order to make regular-season games more meaningful, there was plenty of speculation on whether or not the players would actually buy into the idea.
Now, it has been made clear that the players care.
Against the Grizzlies on Friday, the Suns entered the 4th quarter with an 8-point lead.