The Phoenix Suns have had trouble recently, with their star Chris Paul sidelined with injury, while another backcourt core, Booker, was officially suspended for triggering a health and safety deal.
In desperation, the Suns can only use center Ayton to lead the team. Today's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Suns are the core of Ayton, who lived up to expectations, shooting 14 of 19 and shooting 30 points and 8 rebounds, showing the true color of the center.
But the end result was that the Suns lost to the Bucks 122-132 because of the stronger scorers in the opponent's lineup. In recent times, the Bucks' Middleton has been under a lot of pressure from public opinion because of his sluggish performance, and he is considered to be the one who is lagging behind the Bucks, and he can become an All-Star player because the "alphabet brother" Giannis Antetokounmpo is too dazzling.
In this game, Middleton proved himself, he started less than 36 minutes, 16-of-27 shooting 44 points and 8 rebounds, or delivered five assists. Middleton faced the Suns' defensive strikers Bridges and Crowder, and was not restrained, scoring constantly and hitting the Suns' confidence.
With Middleton's offensive output, Alphabet Brother did not have to occupy the ball too much, but became a defensive player, making up for it everywhere. In fact, Middleton is really inspirational, he is a second-round show, all the way back to become the second boss of the championship team.
Playing next to Brother Alphabet, Middleton also needs to switch back and forth between catching the ball and shooting and attacking with the ball, a role that is not easy to play. This season, the Bucks still hope to continue to impact the championship, and middleton's work pressure is not small at all.