Welcome to Part Two of the Key Matchups series. In Round 1 we looked at the matchup of the Phoenix Suns’ premier defender Mikal Bridges against the New Orleans Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram. Round 2 against the Dallas Mavericks offers a variety of interesting matchups.
Defense against the dynamic Luka Doncic will be key for the Suns, of course. But what interests me in this series is the playmaking duel between Doncic and the Suns’ very own Point God, Chris Paul.
Why it matters:
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These two guys are what make these teams go on offense.