Phoenix Suns - Weekly Roundup - Week 24
- Matt Elvy
- Apr 4, 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 24: 27 March - 2 April 2023
Week Record: 4-0
Overall Record: 43-35. 4th in the Western Conference.
Games Played and Results:
W - 117 - 103 Vs Utah Jazz
W - 107 - 100 Vs Minnesota Timberwolves
W - 100 - 93 Vs Denver Nuggets
W - 128 - 118 Vs OKC Thunder
Centre of The Sun
Kevin Durant returned after around 3 weeks out with a sprained ankle and after a pedestrian first game, came out firing in the next 2 games.
He and Booker made some history according to the Suns:
The duo helped the Suns win all 4 games, extending their win streak to 5 games.
Deandre Ayton also returned from injury, having a fairly quiet week. He will ultimately benefit from KD being on this team, but they're all still adjusting.
Superstar Watch (Season stats):
Devin Booker - 28.0 Points, 4.5 Rebounds, 5.5 Assists, 0.9 Steal, 49.8 FG%, 35.9 3PT FG% & 2.8 Turnovers
Kevin Durant - 29.3 Points, 6.7 Rebounds, 5.1 Assists, 0.8 Steal, 1.4 Blocks, 56.4 FG%, 39.4 3PT FG% & 3.3 Turnovers
Deandre Ayton - 18.0 Points, 10.0 Rebounds, 1.7 Assists, 0.6 Steals, 0.8 Blocks, 58.6 FG%, 29.2 3PT FG% & 1.8 Turnovers
Chris Paul - 13.5 Points, 4.3 Rebounds, 9.1 Assists, 1.6 Steals, 43.2 FG%, 35.8 3PT FG% & 1.9 Turnovers
Scorching Suns:
Kevin Durant
In his first 3 games back in the Suns line-up, Durant didn't take long to shake off some of the rust. He struggled in his first game, but more than made up for it in the last 2, dropping 30 & 35.
His stats for the week:
27.0 Points, 5.7 Rebounds, 3.7 Assists, 1.3 Blocks, 53.7 FG% & 50.0 3PT FG%.
Honourable Mention:
Ish Wainright
Ish took six 3's this past week, hitting 4 of them.
His stats for the week:
6.0 Points, 4.0 Rebounds, 57.1 FG% & 66.7 3PT FG%.
Struggling Suns:
Terrance Ross
A couple of weeks ago we saw the part of Ross's game that gave him the nickname, "The Humantorch". This past week, he was more like, "The Wet Blanket".
His stats for the week:
3.3 Points, 3.3 Rebounds, 1.5 Assists, 22.7 FG% & 13.3 3PT FG%.
Stat Line(s) of the Week:
Kevin Durant vs Denver Nuggets
Game stat line:
30 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 11/15 FGs (73.3%) & 2/3 3PT FGs (66.7%).
Devin Booker vs Denver Nuggets
Game stat line:
22 Points, 5 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 1 Steal & 8/14 FGs (57.1%).
Honourable mentions:
Josh Okogie vs Denver Nuggets
Game stat line:
14 Points, 5 Rebounds, 1 Steal, 5/8 FGs (62.5%) & 4/5 3PT FGs (80.0%).
Upcoming Games:
It's the final week of the regular season and we have 4 games.
With a win against the Spurs the Suns will guarantee a Playoff spot. The 4th spot is still mathematically open though, so we need to make sure we win all these games.
Predictions:
4 wins, extending our win streak to 9 and we'll be he hottest team going into the Playoffs!
Predictions League:
Any Other Business:
The Perfect Piece
The Suns are 6-0 with Kevin Durant in the line-up.
Dimes
Book's 10 assists vs the Denver Nuggets ties his season high. It's the 4th time this season that he's dished out 10.
Non-Suns News
Mikal Bridges won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week!
He averaged 33 points, 5.7 rounds, 3.7 assists and led the Nets to a 3-0 week.
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