Back to the Phoenix Suns Newsfeed

Phoenix Suns takeaways: Stars bring thrills, frustration

JPhoenix Suns, Chris Paul (Photo by Nelson Chenault/USA TODAY Sports)

The Phoenix Suns’ up-and-down season, interrupted when three games were postponed last week, continued with a loss and another learning opportunity

The Phoenix Suns brought plenty to the table, the good and the bad, in their return to action following a week off. Their fans were still looking for scraps following a disappointing defeat at Memphis.

To properly consume the fallout, let’s look at events and takeaways from each of Monday night’s four quarters.

Phoenix Suns scenes from a first quarter: Ayton and Booker produce a sputtering start

Up 7-4 with 6:40 remaining in the opening quarter, Deandre Ayton has Ja Morant on a low-block pin down.