The Phoenix Suns saw another matchup where they failed to have the requisite resistance to slow their opponents enough for a fighting chance in the end. The closers were pulled with 2:45 left in the fourth, as the Washington Wizards expanded upon their lead coming into the final frame.
1.) Points Allowed in the Paint
In December the Suns have gone 5-10. A large part of their issues resides in the absence of health they’ve endured.
Independent of that, they’ve lacked consistent efforts to close defensive possessions. They sustain initial stops and do a solid job of containing the ball defensively, however, the most important parts of defense are controlling the paint and rebounding.