PHOENIX – It hasn’t been simple, despite the fact that the Phoenix Suns are a powerful 6-1 by their first seven video games.
Below the management of Mike Budenholzer, this Suns group appears decided to ship a message within the 2024-25 season.
Thus far, so good.
Throughout the early phases of the yr, Phoenix has established itself as top-of-the-line groups within the league, and their respective positions in varied energy rankings throughout the online mirror the next:
Dave McMenamin: “Jusuf Nurkic has began each recreation for Phoenix to this point, however he hasn’t essentially completed. In a win over the Lakers, he performed simply six seconds within the fourth quarter. And in a win in opposition to the Clippers, he performed lower than 4 minutes within the fourth, Nurkic is taking part in simply 22.2 minutes per recreation to this point, his least burn since splitting time with Nikola Jokic in Denver to begin. his profession.
Murray Legislation: “The Suns acquired off to an excellent begin, however their beginning lineup did not carry out nicely collectively, falling behind by 7.6 factors per 100 possessions in 51 minutes. Bench taking pictures from Allen, O’Neale and (surprisingly) first-round rookie Dunn has given Phoenix what seems to be sturdy lineup choices, and the protection has helped this group appear like a group that would deal with an damage if it arises.
John Schumann: “After splitting their first two video games in Los Angeles, the Suns have gained 4 straight and are one among 5 groups with fewer than two losses.”
Mike Shearer: “I used to be skeptical that Phoenix would be capable of keep final yr’s defensive common, however they’re sixth after six video games. The offense will catch up, so if the protection stays legit, the Suns are an actual menace within the West.”
Duane Rankin: “That near-collapse Saturday in opposition to Portland practically stored them out of the highest 5, however they tied a franchise document for greatest begin in six video games. Devin Booker is averaging 33.6 factors and has solely dedicated 5 turnovers complete over the past three video games. »
