Phoenix Suns - Weekly Roundup - Week 20
- Matt Elvy
- Mar 8, 2023
- 3 min read
Join us as we review the highs and lows of the last week, as well as previewing the week ahead.
Week 20: 27 February - 5 March 2023
Week Record: 3-0
Overall Record: 36-29. 4th in the Western Conference.
Games Played and Results:
W - 105 - 91 Vs Charlotte Hornets
W - 125 - 104 Vs Chicago Bulls
W - 130 - 126 Vs Dallas Mavericks
Centre of The Sun
Kevin Freaking Durant played his first 3 games as a Sun this past week and it still doesn't feel real. He makes everything on the court look so effortless and has fit in with the team seamlessly.
Sunday's game against the Mavs was an absolute master-class from him, as he went off for 37, on 12 of 17 shooting. He made the clutch shots and secured the final rebound after that Luka miss.
Book has seemingly loved having KD alongside him, as he had 35+ points in all 3 games this week. The media's concerns around there not being enough shots for these 2 was completely off, clearly.
Booker was rewarded for his awesome week, by being awarded the Western Conference Player of the Week. According to the Suns, this 7th POTW award ties Book with Steve Nash for the most in Suns franchise history.
Superstar Watch (Season stats):
Devin Booker - 27.2 Points, 4.6 Rebounds, 5.8 Assists, 0.8 Steal, 48.1 FG%, 36.0 3PT FG% & 2.4 Turnovers
Kevin Durant - 29.5 Points, 6.8 Rebounds, 5.2 Assists, 0.8 Steal, 1.5 Blocks, 56.6 FG%, 38.6 3PT FG% & 3.4 Turnovers
Deandre Ayton - 18.3 Points, 10.2 Rebounds, 1.9 Assists, 0.6 Steals, 0.8 Blocks, 59.2 FG%, 30.4 3PT FG% & 1.9 Turnovers
Chris Paul - 13.4 Points, 4.2 Rebounds, 9.0 Assists, 1.5 Steals, 42.5 FG%, 36.9 3PT FG% & 2.0 Turnovers
Scorching Suns:
Devin Booker
Booker had 3 straight games of 35+ points this week.
His stats for the week:
36.0 Points, 5.3 Rebounds, 7.7 Assists, 0.7 Steals, 1.0 Blocks, 56.0 FG% & 50.0 3PT FG%.
Kevin Durant
Durant's first week as a Sun, has certainly been a success - just look at those shooting numbers!
His stats for the week:
26.7 Points, 7.3 Rebounds, 3.7 Assists, 1.3 Blocks, 69.0 FG% & 53.8 3PT FG%.
Struggling Suns:
T.J. Warren
Since being acquired in the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade, Warren has not seen the floor a lot. I was hoping he'd be the wing scorer off the bench we've needed for a while, but that hasn't happened.
His stats for the week:
8.1 Mins, 1.0 Points, 2.0 Rebounds, 0.0 Assists, 0.5 Steals, 0.5 Blocks, 16.7 FG%
Stat Line(s) of the Week:
Kevin Durant vs Dallas Mavericks
Game stat line:
37 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Block, 12/17 FGs (70.6%) & 3/5 3PT FGs (60.0%).
Devin Booker vs Dallas Mavericks
Game stat line:
36 Points, 5 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 1 Steal, 15/25 FGs (60.0%) & 1/3 3PT FGs (33.3%).
Honourable mentions:
Deandre Ayton vs Charlotte Hornets
Another game of 15+ points and 15+ rebounds for DA!
Game stat line:
16 Points, 16 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Block & 7/10 FGs (70.0%).
Upcoming Games:
We have 2 games this week, both at home.
Wednesday's game against the Thunder will mark Kevin Durant's home debut. The Phoenix crowd is always great, but I think the roof will come off for KD's first game.
The Thunder are fighting for a Play-In spot and SGA continues to be awesome. They've won 2 in a row (editor note: now 3 after their W against Golden State) and only a few games out from the 8 seed (the West is crazy close right now).
The Kings seem to be real and are unlikely to fall from that 3rd seed in the West. Sabonis and Fox have become a great duo for them. Fox missed a game earlier this week with a hamstring injury, so there's a chance he doesn't play against us.
Predictions:
Though they're on a roll, I see us beating the Thunder. We also beat the Kings in our last outing against them and with our offense even more potent now, I see another W coming.
Predictions League:
Any Other Business:
Book Climbs Another Suns Ladder
Book passed Westy to be 7th on the Suns assist list.
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