Around the Suns - Weekly Roundup - Week 4

Join us as we review the highs and lows of the last week, as well as previewing the week ahead.

Week 4: 13-19 November 2023

Week Record: 3-0

Overall Record: 7-6. 8th in the Western Conference.

Games Played and Results:

W - 133 - 115 Vs Minnesota Timberwolves

W - 131 - 128 Vs Utah Jazz

W - 140 - 137 Vs Utah Jazz 2/OT

Centre of The Sun

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Booker returned this week. The Suns went on to average 134.6 points per game, winning 3 in a row for the first time this season.

They blew out the Timberwolves, then had 2 massively tough games against the Jazz, taking 2 overtimes to win the second game.

Book and KD were incredible in the first Jazz game, acounting for 102 of the Suns 131 total points (counting points and assists). That's 78% of the teams points.

Superstar Watch (Season stats):

Devin Booker - 28.8 Points, 5.6 Rebounds, 9.8 Assists, 0.2 Steals, 51.0 FG%, 43.8 3PT FG% & 3.4 Turnovers

Kevin Durant - 31.4 Points, 7.2 Rebounds, 5.5 Assists, 0.8 Steals, 1.2 Blocks, 52.8 FG%, 49.2 3PT FG% & 3.9 Turnovers

Bradley Beal - 17.3 Points, 5.3 Rebounds, 3.7 Assists, 0.7 Steals, 39.1 FG%, 33.3 3PT FG% & 3.0 Turnovers (3 Games)

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Scorching Suns:

Kevin Durant

Is KD just gonna stay in this spot all seaosn? Sure seems like it so far.

He has been unbelievable this week. The having Booker back and the defenses having to take some of their attention away from KD has worked wonders. It's highly unlikely we win those Jazz games without him, as he made shot after shot to secure the win in both games.

His stats for the week:

36.0 Points, 7.7 Rebounds, 8.3 Assists, 0.7 Steal, 1.0 Block, 62.5 FG% & 63.2 3PT FG%.

Grayson Allen

Grayson continues to be a dependable 5th starter. Knocking down open shots and making clever drives to the basket.

His stats for the week:

12.7 Points, 2.7 Rebounds, 2.0 Assists, 52.0 FG% & 53.3 3PT FG%.

Honorable Mention

Drew Eubanks

I've said this a few times now, but Drew has been our most consistent player. Comes in does his job, nothing flashy, just hustles and plays smart within the system.

His stats for the week:

9.3 Points, 2.7 Rebounds, 1.3 Assists, 72.2 FG% & 100 3PT FG%.

Struggling Suns:

Yuta Watanabe

Yuta was brought in to knock down three's and unfortunately he's struggling with that at the moment (some on social media are even comparing him to Landry Shamet). He then missed the double overtime game against the Jazz due to injury.

His stats for the week:

3.0 Points, 2.0 Rebound, 1.3 Assists, 22.2 FG% & 33.3 3PT FG% (3 attempts per game).

Stat Line(s) of the Week:

Kevin Durant vs Utah Jazz (Game 1)

No competition, this is the number 1 stat line of the week. Durant made history as the only player in Suns history to have the below stat line.

He was utterly dominant in the game, completely unstoppable.

Game stat line:

38 Points, 9 Rebounds, 9 Assists, 15/22 FGs (68.2%) & 6/8 3PT FGs (75.0%).

Devin Booker vs Uath Jazz (Game 1)

In his second game back from injury, Book put up a huge double-double getting his career high in assists.

What was even more impressive, on top of the 15 assists, he only had 1 turnover.

Game stat line:

24 Points, 4 Rebounds, 15 Assists, 7/15 FGs (46.7%) & 2/3 3PT FGs (66.7%).

Honorable Mention:

Kevin Durant vs Minnesota Timberwolves

If it wasn't for his performance vs the Jazz, this may have been 1st in this section. The man is too good.

Game stat line:

31 Points, 6 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 1 Block, 11/15 FGs (73.3%) & 2/2 3PT FGs (100%).

Upcoming Games:

This week we have 4 games. First 2 are at home, then the next 2 on the road.

The Suns welcome Deandre Ayton back to the Valley. He and the Blazers have not got off to a great start, which was to be expected to be honest. They're only 3-10 and the Suns should pounce on this young team.

The Warriors are (as of writing) on a 6-game losing streak and are missing Draymond Green due to suspension. You can never rule Steph Curry out, but I'd hope for a win here.

We then hit the road to face the Grizzlies. They have been ravaged by injuries so far and are also still missing Ja Morant due to suspension. Tip-off is a UK friendly 10pm, so lucky us!

The Knicks are once again a middle of the pack Playoff team in the East. They are playing well, holding the 6th seed and Jalen Brunson is having a career year at 24 ppg. Once again this is another UK friendly tip, starting at 11pm.

Prediction:

The Knicks look to be the toughest challenge of the week, but all these games are winnable.

I'm going to say we win them all and this time next week, I'll be writing about how we're on a 7-game win streak since Booker's return 😉

Predictions League:

Any Other Business:

Kevin Durant

Has the longest streak of games of 25+ points with 12. The previos high was 11 by Devin Booker. KD passed him following the overtime win against the Jazz.

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