MEMPHIS – There have been times this season when Suns interim coach Jay Triano has wanted to explode at the officials, when he thinks his young team is getting picked on.
But Triano has resisted the temptation to yell and stomp his feet because he wants to set an example for his players. Phoenix ranks second in the league in technical fouls with 56 – only Oklahoma City has more with 59 – and second in fouls per game with 22.5. Memphis “leads” the NBA, getting whistled 23.5 times per contest.
The Suns have four players among the top 27 in technical fouls.