On March 10, Beijing time, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Miami Heat 111-90. After this game, the team's record reached 55 wins and 13 losses, locking up a playoff spot in advance. At the same time, the US media counted the magical records about the sun and Paul.
First, the Suns became the first team this season to lock up the playoffs early.
Secondly, so far this season, when the Suns face a team with a winning rate of more than 50%, the record is 22 wins and 9 losses, the best in the league.
Third, when the Suns faced a team with less than 50% wins, the record was 31 wins and 4 losses, the best in the league.
Fourth, the Suns have played key games this season (last five minutes, within a five-point difference), and their record is 27 wins and 5 losses, the best in the league.
Fifth, the Suns have won at least once against each of the league's 29 teams this season after winning the game, the first time in franchise history since the 2006-2007 season.
Sixth, in the season after Paul joined the new team, the Rockets, Clippers, Hornets (now Pelicans), Thunder and Suns all improved their winning percentages compared to the previous season. Therefore, the US media is also praised: this is the Paul effect.
For the Suns and Paul, if Paul can return before the playoffs, then the team will also be the biggest favorite to win the title this season. And the Suns can have such a good performance this season, which also impresses many people!