Jan 1, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) calls out the play against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Just one week ago, while the Suns were grappling with a challenging 12-game stretch where they picked up just 9 wins amid injuries and overall inconsistency, things seemed to be going south very quickly in Phoenix.
Given the heightened expectations surrounding the Suns big 3, which consisted of a championship or bust, Phoenix’s 128-114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day, which brought their record to 14-15, had fans ready to throw up the white flag.