The Phoenix Suns of recent vintage have often stunk and occasionally surprised. This year’s team, loaded with expectations thanks to the acquisition of Point God Chris Paul and an 8-0 finish in the NBA bubble, has been good ... but not great. They’re 11-8 and just got Devin Booker back after a handful of games missed due to a hamstring.
The Pels, meanwhile ... well, they’re busy getting manhandled by most teams since the new year, including a destructive 4th quarter takeover by Kings young star De’Aaron Fox in a Monday night loss. And if it’s slipped your minds, these Suns crushed the Pelicans by a 111-86 margin back in December.