Frank Vogel echoed what even a casual fan would quote about the Phoenix Suns‘ recent loss against San Antonio Spurs – “It’s unacceptable to lose this game for our guys“. The Suns, boasting the most talented backcourt in the NBA, faced the Victor Wembanyama-less Spurs. However, the Spurs started hot on offense, going toe-to-toe defensively throughout the game. As a result, even if Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 65 points, the remaining team scored only 37.
After the game, Durant highlighted the Suns’ March 23 victory over the Spurs. Despite Wemby in the lineup, the Suns defeated the Spurs 131-106. Thereupon, he said, “I shouldn’t lose this game, especially after the way we beat them last game.” Additionally, KD points out that the Spurs prevailed in the last game because of their momentum.
“Unacceptable. I shouldn’t lose this game, especially after the way we beat them last game.”
Kevin Durant as #Suns lost to #Spurs after beating them at 10 p.m. on Saturday. Face the toughest remaining schedule starting Wednesday on defense #NBA Champion Denver.
Last 10 opponents: 0.648% wins. pic.twitter.com/kuFQATog6e
-Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) March 26, 2024
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Bradley Beal, in the postgame interview, echoed the team’s lackluster approach behind the loss. Beal claimed they misjudged the matchups as easy, especially in light of Wembanyama’s absence. However, Devin Booker resonated with a distinct stance. Speaking about the loss, Book said: “I don’t like to disrespect my opponents. These guys are NBA guys. With this, Booker claims disruption “flow and a lot of overthinking” as crucial factors in the game. Additionally, speaking on a very ambitious project, Booker says: “I think everyone is feeling the pressure of the end of the season.”
“I don’t like to disrespect my opponents. These guys are NBA guys. They have talented young players.”
Devin Booker after the Suns lost to the now 16-win Spurs, who lost by 25 points to Phoenix at home on Saturday.
“I think everyone is feeling the pressure of the end of the season.” #Suns #Spurs pic.twitter.com/xK1D0Tp0iJ
-Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) March 26, 2024
A victory against the Spurs could have propelled the Suns to 6th place in the West. However, with 8th place, they continue to face the difficulty of losing their playoff chances. Their current status requires them to participate in the Play-ins, giving other teams a chance to finish their season.
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Devin Booker and the Suns have 10 tough games coming up
Starting with Wednesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, the Phoenix Suns will face the toughest 10-game stretch of their season. While the 10 opponents have a better record this season, 5 games pit them against the 3 best teams in their conference (Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder). All teams have a combined winning efficiency of 64%.
Additionally, while the Los Angeles Lakers regularly aim for 8th place, the Suns are truly embarking on a battle to keep their season alive.
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Speaking about the same, Frank Vogel echoed an optimistic outing saying, “We like our chances against anyone.However, ESPN’s stats and information searches mark the Suns’ next 10 games as the toughest last 10 stretch since the Memphis Grizzlies’ stint in 2015-16. Facing 2 games against San Antonio (67-15) and the Golden State Warriors (73-9), the Grizzlies have only won one game in 10 consecutive games.
