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Lesser of two evils? Suns secure No. 2 seed in Western Conference, will play Lakers or Warriors
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season. However, their first-round opponent will present difficult challenges.
‘Tighten the screws’: As Suns near first playoffs since 2010, keys to success emerge
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns are about to make their first appearance in the NBA playoffs since the 2009-10 season. Although they already feel as if they are in that environment, several keys have emerged that could help them find success.
Faith, fitness, furtherance: Arizonans find resources for positive change amid COVID-19 pandemic
PHOENIX – The COVID-19 pandemic paused the lives of many Arizonans for an extended period of time. Some found resources that helped turn their challenges into a positive situation.
Through challenging season, Suns rookie Jalen Smith relying on strong foundation to make ‘every day count’
PHOENIX - Jalen Smith’s rookie season has been challenged by circumstances out of his control. But his foundation has helped him persevere through difficult times before, and he is confident it will do so again.
Monty Williams on Suns bench: ‘I have not coached a group like this before’
PHOENIX – The Suns have had several players in and out of their rotation this season. Their coach, Monty Williams, said their bench has remained professional throughout each change.
‘Keep building’: Suns respond after loss to NBA’s worst team, continue fighting toward top of standings
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have had an inconsistent first five games after the NBA All-Star break. They know they will have to correct their woes quickly as they build toward the postseason.
Five takeaways from Suns team that produced NBA’s second best record
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns were pleased by finishing with the NBA’s second-best record through the first half of their season. But as their coach Monty Williams says, they can’t get too happy on the farm.
The key to the Suns’ defensive success: a ‘versatile’ Deandre Ayton
PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns All-Star guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker are expected to carry their team nightly, but it’s on third-year center Deandre Ayton to finish games.
Suns get look at second-half schedule, learn Devin Booker added to All-Star Game
PHOENIX – The Suns are set to play 17 games against teams which have a record of .500 or better in the second half of their schedule.
Suns’ woes with closing games reappear in ‘disgusting’ loss to Brooklyn Nets
PHOENIX - After a six-game winning streak in which they appeared to solve late-game mishaps, the Phoenix Suns encountered some familiar struggles in their 128-124 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
‘Saving up for playoff money’: Suns fans excited to return to games, cheer on competitive team
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns allowed fans to attend their home games for the first time last week. They have yet to lose with fans in attendance.
Monty Williams’ ‘winning culture’ helps Suns overcome injuries, rotation changes
PHOENIX – Even though his team has rarely had its full rotation available, Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has helped it stay poised with his principles and belief.
Suns’ Williams responds to Cuban decision: National anthem holds ‘special place in my heart’
PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams offered his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to not play the national anthem in any of their first 13 preseason and regular-season home games.
Suns coach Williams on Kaminsky start: It’s ‘the way we’re going to do this moving forward’
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns replaced Cameron Johnson with Frank Kaminsky in the starting lineup against Detroit, a move they will stay with moving forward.
‘I’m learning from him every day’: Devin Booker values connection with Chris Paul
PHOENIX – Expected to be a key addition for his leadership, Chris Paul guided the Suns to back-to-back close wins over Dallas and values his relationship with Devin Booker.
‘That’s who we are’: Suns show promise in blowout win over Warriors
PHOENIX – After losing fourth-quarter leads in each of their last four losses, the Phoenix Suns fixed some pressing issues in their dominant win over the Golden State Warriors Thursday.
‘Frustrated’ Suns looking for late-game answers after back-to-back overtime losses
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns led in the final two minutes of regulation in both of their games against the Denver Nuggets over the weekend but could not hold on in consecutive overtime defeats.
‘No surprise to me’: Dominant Ayton an expectation for Suns
PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton broke out for his best two games of the 2020-21 season this week. But nothing he did was anything his coaches and teammates felt was out of reach.
