The Phoenix Suns suffered another frustrating loss, falling 122-117 to the Atlanta Hawks. Despite Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combining for 66 points, familiar problems resurfaced, highlighting the team’s ongoing struggles.
• We’re seeing the same issues that plagued us last year: poor offensive rebounding, weak three-point defense, and too many turnovers.
• It’s disheartening to lose when Book and KD put up such big numbers. We can’t afford to waste these performances.
• Bradley Beal’s struggles were particularly noticeable. He missed some crucial shots late in the game after returning from an ankle sprain.
• The refs made some questionable calls, especially that late foul on Trae Young. But officiating isn’t why we lost this game.
• Trae Young torched us for 43 points. Our perimeter defense needs serious work.
• Our margin for error is razor-thin now. At 19-20, we can’t afford to drop winnable games like this.
• The lack of easy wins is exhausting. Every game feels like a battle, and we’re not stacking leads or resting guys in the fourth quarter.
• Kevin Durant’s lack of touches in the fourth quarter is concerning. We need to find ways to get him more involved down the stretch.
• Rookie Oso Ighodaro had a tough night. He looked overwhelmed at times, but that’s part of the growing pains with young players.
• Our rebounding woes are glaring. Giving up 20 offensive boards while only grabbing 4 is unacceptable.
• Ryan Dunn had some good moments defensively but struggled with his shot. Again, these are the ups and downs you get with rookies.
• We’re in a worse spot now than we were at this time last year. The improvements we expected haven’t materialized.
• The upcoming stretch against weaker teams is crucial. We need to stack wins and climb back into playoff contention.
Remember, Suns fans, we’re frustrated too, but we’re not giving up on this team. Keep supporting, and let’s hope for a turnaround soon.
