The Phoenix Suns are 8-7 on the year but have been within three points in the final minute in six of those seven losses. The Suns acquisition of closer Chris Paul — the league’s best clutch player a year ago — to play alongside incumbent closer Devin Booker — owner of half dozen game winners on his resume — was supposed to make the Suns unbeatable, or at least formidable, in the closing minutes.
But in the first 15 games, the Suns are only 3-6 in close games (within three points in the final minute) including a pair of overtime losses to the Denver Nuggets this weekend.