20 points are reversed! Durant made a fatal mistake and the Suns returned to playoff mode, which was difficult to compete for

The Phoenix Suns led the Spurs by 47 minutes and 58 seconds, but were killed by their opponents in the final moments and lost the game they should have won.

Durant had 26 points and seven assists in this game, hitting 12 of 19 shots in the game. Unfortunately, Durant was stealed by Keldon Johnson at the last moment.

Many fans thought that Durant was fouled on the last ball, and the referee did not indicate it. But throughout the game, the Suns' reversal by the Spurs can be described as unexpected and reasonable.

In this game, Durant led the team single-handedly, even if Booker and Beal did not play. The Suns' roster advantage was quickly apparent, with more experience and a more fluid offense, and the Spurs were quickly on the back foot.

The Suns lead the Spurs by a maximum of 20 points, and with the fact that it is a home game, it is not surprising that the Spurs will not be able to win this game.

The unexpected happened. Popovich used a small lineup in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs players showed super execution, shooting inside and outside to keep the gap narrowing. During this time, the Suns were caught in the cycle of last year's playoffs.

The rebounding performance was not up to par

First, the team's rebounding performance was not up to par.

The Suns ranked last in the league in rebounds per game in the playoffs last season. Unlike other teams, the Suns have no shortage of rebounders, and Ayton, who is considered by fans to be soft-hitter, has a very good ability to grab rebounds. Including Durant, who is also tall and has long arms, grabbing a backcourt rebound is as easy as picking up a bag.

This season, the Suns have significantly supplemented their forward lineup, and with the addition of Nurkic, the Suns' rebounding ability has reached the league's best level. They are averaging 47.8 rebounds per game in the regular season, and only seven teams in the NBA have more than them.

But at critical moments, the Suns' rebounding scramble will always be distracted. For example, in the final moments of the game, the Suns had no one scrambling for a rebound, and Ben Banyama easily completed a supplementary dunk. Then it was Durant who was slipped by a steal.

In this game, although the Suns led the Spurs in rebounds, the Spurs had 2 more than the Suns in offensive rebounds. The Spurs scored 17 points just by scoring on the second offense, which the Suns should have avoided.

Back in playoff mode, stars take turns playing singles

Second, the Suns didn't have any offensive tactics at critical moments, and Durant took turns to play alone.

In the playoffs last season, the Suns won two games by a narrow margin. The four games lost were basically routs, especially in the last two games, their singles system was completely limited, and the Suns were completely destroyed under the Nuggets' tidal team attack.

In the previous game to the Lakers, the Suns also made the same old mistake, the role players did not run at the critical moment, and there was no strategy to let Durant take turns to play alone. Durant is also a 35-year-old veteran, he can't have a steady stream of physical strength, once Durant's physical strength declines, the consequences can be imagined.

Perhaps, this problem will be resolved smoothly when Booker and Beal return. But let's also be clear: Booker and Beal are not stars who are known for their passing organization, they have been the team's top scorers in the past, and they rarely make their own passes. In the final moments, the game is likely to turn into a one-man affair when the three stars are on the field at the same time.

At the end of the day, singles are a less efficient means of scoring, and does Solar rely on the ultimate singles of stars to get to the stage of the finals?

Head coach Vogel is good at defending, and there are not too many color fixes on the offensive end, but at least he has to ensure the movement of the shooter off the ball, the cutting of the forward line and the variety of covers. Give Durant better room to shoot and avoid endless singles.

Slackness in the stubs and too many mistakes

Third, there are too many mistakes.

The Suns have Durant and a number of mature veterans, and it stands to reason that the style of play should be relatively calm. In this game against the Spurs, they actually made 19 turnovers, seven more than the young Spurs opposite.

That's what happens when the team doesn't have a playmaker. Durant had as many as five turnovers in the game. Gordon, who started the game, had a total of four turnovers.

The Spurs, on the other hand, were well-organized and patient in attack under the leadership of Jones, avoiding many mistakes. So they were able to catch up with the score at the last minute.

The Suns clearly let their guard down in the fourth quarter, especially with a lower focus on Wemban's defense. As a result, Wembanyama broke out in the fourth quarter after the first three quarters were sluggish, turning the game around.

A team that wants to compete for the title will struggle if it can't guarantee an all-round win at both ends of the pitch. This game was a wake-up call for the Suns. There are no weak teams in the NBA today, and even if you are 20 points ahead and 47 minutes and 58 seconds, you will definitely pay a heavy price for slacking off in the last minute.

Hopefully, after this game, the solar will adjust the use of Durant and enrich the offensive tactics. At the same time more aggressive on the defensive end. Dear readers, how do you evaluate the Suns' reversal by the Spurs? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area below the article.