On Sunday, the Suns surrendered 70-plus points in the first half for a second straight game.
Two days ago, it came against New Orleans, a sub-.500 team just as short-handed as them, with the Suns desperately looking to win their final home game of what has been a horrid season.
They came back from a 15-point deficit to beat the Pelicans in overtime Friday night.
This time, the Suns yielded 77 in the first half, but were playing a playoff team led by the reigning NBA MVP and fully loaded in its home finale.