The Phoenix Suns led all the way through and never looked back after posting one of their best defensive efforts of the season. They have won two in a row and will look to keep their streak going on Thursday against a struggling Pelicans team.
The complete effort wasn’t enough for the Suns to advance in the NBA Cup as a Wild Card, with Dallas storming back for a win against the Grizzlies. The Suns finished group play 3-1 with a +30 point differential.
There is a lot to be optimistic about with the win, but the glaring storyline here will be that Kevin Durant did not return after spraining his ankle on a drive to the rim in the late stages of the first half.