OPPONENT: Sacramento Kings
DATE: December 4, 2018 / January 8, 2019
KEY MATCHUP: Deandre Ayton vs Marvin Bagley III
BREAKDOWN: The first overall pick against the second overall pick always creates for an exciting matchup, but this one has even more on the line. Both Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley III played high school basketball in Arizona. With Ayton remaining in Arizona through college and now the Suns, it’s time for Bagley’s return to the Valley. The two big men tip-off for the pride of their hometown.
OPPONENT: Toronto Raptors
DATE: November 2, 2018
KEY MATCHUP: TJ Warren vs Kawhi Leonard
BREAKDOWN: Efficient offense against lockdown defense always makes for an ideal matchup.