The Suns vs. the Wizards
Ayton made a comeback and successfully solved the Sun's burning needs. Chris Paul single-core team, if the teammate's shooting feel is good, then with his organizational ability, as well as the key moment of the mid-range jump shot, can still lead the team to victory, if the teammates feel bad, then need Booker and Ayton such as the strong point of scoring, can help the team bite the score. In this game, the Phoenix Suns have to face the Washington Wizards, and this team has just suffered three consecutive defeats.
At the beginning of the season, the Wizards were at the top of the Eastern Conference, but everyone knew that the team was destined to return to their place. Beal has lost the momentum of last season's competition with Steven Curry for the scoring championship, Kuzma and Pop and Harrell, the three Lakers veterans, occasionally usher in an outbreak, but counting on them, it is still a bit reluctant.
There was no suspense in the game
The Suns, who played at home, showed their strength in the first quarter, Chris Paul shot 3 of 4, and the signature mid-range got 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal, under his leadership, the Suns blossomed more, and the single quarter blasted 31 points, while the Wizards only scored 23 points. After returning from the second quarter, Paul only had one shot, but delivered 3 assists, Ayton had 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, McGee also had 6 points and 2 rebounds on 3-of-3 shooting, and the Suns had 31 points in the single quarter, leading the Wizards 62-50 at the end of the half.
In the second half, Paul was 3-of-3 shooting, with 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, and the mid-range was really unstoppable. Paul became the team's most scored player in the third quarter, but even so, the team still scored 27 points, which is the strength of team basketball. Under Chris Paul, the Phoenix Suns managed to extend the lead to 17 points, and if the Wizards were facing other teams, there might be hope, but against the Suns, it can be said that the game has completely lost suspense.
After returning from the last quarter, Chris Paul didn't even play, and only Shamet played in the starting lineup, but the Suns continued to expand their lead, and time passed minute by minute. In the end, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Washington Wizards 118-98 at home.
8 people scored in double figures
In such a game, the Suns once again showed their team basketball, the team's highest score, is McGee on the bench, 8 shots 6 of 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Paul only played 23 minutes, three quarters clocked out of work, 8 shots got 12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, the whole team 11 people came on, 11 people all scored, including 8 people in double figures, Ayton 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, Shamet 16 points and 2 steals. Such a sun, I believe many fans think of another team, that is, the Spurs.
At its peak, the Spurs were also the ultimate in team basketball, no matter who played, they could score, and the team did not have a starting bench, only a first-time starter, which is very similar to today's Suns. It is worth mentioning that Suns head coach Monty Williams, who played under Popovich for three years, coupled with a great point guard like Paul, it is reasonable that the Suns can achieve the current results.
The Wizards lost the game, a 20-point fiasco, and a five-game losing streak. Beal had 26 points, three rebounds and five assists on 11-of-18 shooting, which is good, but it is not enough to lead the team to win the game. Kuzma only had 4 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Pope had 9 points and 1 rebound, Harrell had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, and the performance of the Lakers' three veterans was not satisfactory. Avdia had 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Neto had 11 points, 3 assists and 2 steals. After 5 consecutive defeats, the Wizards still have to face the Jazz and the Nets, which is really a leak in the house and rains overnight!