PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns as soon as once more proved to be essentially the most perplexing crew in all the NBA final evening in a 128-103 drubbing by the hands of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
The Suns backed up their spectacular victory over the Denver Nuggets in a recreation the place they have been outscored in all 4 quarters.
Phoenix did have one saving grace on Friday – the Sacramento Kings’ loss stored the Suns within the lead for the No. 7 seed out West, however they fell farther behind the Dallas Mavericks/New Orleans Pelicans (each groups of that are within the prime 6 within the standings).
The Suns put forth an inspiring effort within the first quarter earlier than Oklahoma Metropolis took over the remaining 36 minutes of the sport – the efficiency from the Suns to shut the sport was head-scratching to say the least as a follow-up to defeating the Nuggets.
This loss was simply one other instance of all of the obvious flaws this crew has being magnified towards a top quality crew – lack of consideration to element, turning the ball over an excessive amount of, and an absence of self-discipline defensively on the perimeter.
OKC shot over 50% from three-point vary and noticed seven gamers rating 10 or extra factors – only one recreation after holding Denver to sub-100 factors and forcing MVP Nikola Jokic right into a second consecutive shaky efficiency towards their protection.
The Suns have an opportunity to make a dent within the standings as soon as once more on Monday towards the Pelicans – however the current stretch of play hasn’t instilled a lot confidence in believing they will pull the victory off.