In spite of a bit of off-season drama and a rash of injuries to some key players to start the season, the Phoenix Suns once again find themselves in first place in the Western Conference. Phoenix finished last season with a league-best 64-18 record behind a top five offense and defense, only to bow out to the Western Conference runner-up Dallas Mavericks in a second round upset that concluded with the Suns being blown out in Game 7 on their home floor. Combined with their loss in the NBA Finals the year before, these are the sort of losses that can destroy a team’s psyche and convince a front office to shake things up.
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns
