After ten straight years of missing the NBA playoffs, the Phoenix Suns secured the second-best regular season record in the NBA. Their reward? A …
After ten straight years of missing the NBA playoffs, the Phoenix Suns secured the second-best regular season record in the NBA. Their reward? A first-round matchup with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. After a slew of injuries, the defending champs were forced into the play-in tournament, where they outlasted the plucky Golden State Warriors in a thrilling 103-100 victory. Despite their obvious gravitas and veteran savvy, the Lakers square off against a formidable Suns squad. The off-season acquisition of Chris Paul has transformed Phoenix from a meddling team that missed the playoffs (despite an 8-0 bubble run) into a title contender.
