Who are the strongest contenders for the championship this season, the answer is the Phoenix Suns. Halfway through the season, the Suns are thriving, ranking first in the league and already pulling a gap with other teams.
As the overall runner-up last season, the Suns also showed a level of competition far beyond other teams. The data shows that the Suns are fifth in the offensive efficiency league, second in the defensive efficiency league, and the only team in the league that has offensive and defensive efficiency in the top five.
Where is the sun? Booker acted as the team's offensive arrow, and the efficiency and output improved compared to before. Paul was in the center of the scheduling, and the pass was extremely hot. Ayton guarded the inside, Crowder worked hard, and Bridges was one of the league's strongest 3D players.
They also have quality shooters like Johnson and Shamet, and they can also raise tough guys like McGee and Billy Bienbo into top centers. It can be said that the sun is stocked with all kinds of players who can help the team win.
Compared with other strong teams, the Suns play extremely stable, and the strength of the abuse is the first class in the league. At present, in addition to Ayton, the main lineup is excellent in attendance, and there are no major problems in the overall lineup. Last season, the Suns were unfortunately turned over by the Bucks, and this season, the excellent offensive and defensive efficiency made them likely to make a comeback and win the championship honor the year back.