Paul was injured, Booker triggered a health and safety agreement, the Sun suddenly lost two cores, and the outside world began to worry about them, and it was likely that they would not be able to keep the league's first position. However, in the last two games, the Suns have quickly adapted to the lack of two core games, first a 30-point win over the Blazers, this time at home to the Knicks, in the absence of Paul and Booker, to win two consecutive games.
This time against the Knicks, the Suns are still passive, has been suppressed by the Knicks, but they did not let the opponent pull the point difference apart, but in the third quarter their own feel declined, the opponent single quarter bombed 38 points, the third quarter of the game fell behind 12 points. When there was no Paul and Booker, the outside world was also very bad to see that they could complete the reversal, but came forward on the bench this time Cameron Johnson stood up, hit consecutive three-pointers on the outside, and hit a whistle-pressing three-pointer in the last minute, completing the kill, helping the Suns beat the Knicks 115-114 to win two consecutive wins.
Needless to say, Johnson was the sun's big hero in winning this time, and the Knicks left the suns with a chance in the last minute. Burks made two free throws, the Suns grabbed the rebound and directly formed a counterattack, Johnson received a pass from Payne, adjusted the direct shot, and the ball bounced into the basket after hitting the board. After the goal was scored, the Suns home fans all went crazy, and the players also celebrated around Johnson, this time he saved the team and led the team to victory.
After the game, Johnson played the most exciting performance of his career, playing 28 minutes, 11 of 16, 9 of 12 three-pointers, 7 of 8 free throws, and a career-high 38 points. In the crucial final quarter, 7 of 8 in the final quarter, including 6 of 7 three-pointers, 21 points alone, the Knicks scored a total of 21 points. In the final shot, Johnson accepted the pass from his teammates, decisively chose to shoot, the ball hit the basket, hit the ninth three-pointer, and also led the team to win. It also makes him the second player in history to hit more than 9 three-pointers in a single game (regular season + playoff) and also hit a whistle-blower.
This time Johnson is a divine soldier for the Suns, and it is his outbreak that allows the Suns to win this game at home.
Today's Suns are no longer the team 2 seasons ago, and the success of the last 2 seasons has made the whole team have absolute confidence and the determination to win the game, which is also what the strong team has always had. Paul and Booker's absences still have an impact on the team, but each of them is now confident and confident that they can lead the team to victory.