How Does Suns’ GAUNTLET Of A Schedule Compare To Mavs, Blazers For Play-In?

The Phoenix Suns have an absolutely brutal schedule over their last 12 games of the season, but can they build on the positives from the last week to hang onto the final play-in spot in the Western Conference?

On the latest PHNX Suns Podcast, Gerald Bourguet and Stephen Pridegon-Garner dive into all that and a whole lot more!

For starters, the duo touches on the latest Twitter shenanigans featuring Kevin Durant and Arizona media, choosing instead to focus instead on Ryan Dunn’s positive comments to the Run Your Race Podcast about the type of teammate and leader that KD is.

Next, the show touches on how Mike Budenholzer and the Suns are finally leaning into switch-heavy lineups and schemes on the defensive end, and how Durant, Devin Booker and Nick Richards have all talked about how those switchable lineups are things they need to carry over into their upcoming stretch.

After that, it’s time for another look at the standings before Gerald and Stephen give their thoughts on what Phoenix’s rotation should look like once Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen are back in the lineup, and what that might mean for Collin Gillespie, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro and Cody Martin.

Next, it’s time to break down the team’s remaining schedule, along with the remaining schedules for the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers, to try and get a sense of what it might take for these three competitors to land the 10-seed in the West.

Finally, the duo takes a look at some updates from practice, including thoughts on the team’s youthful energy in Collin Gillespie’s words, Gillespie’s journey back from an ankle fracture, and Nick Richards praising Cody Martin’s defense.

Join us for the latest around the team and don’t forget to follow the show on social @PHNX_Suns!

Can Suns build on recent success to make play-in?

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:30 Kevin Durant social media fest/Ryan Dunn comments on KD
• 15:45 Suns leaning into more switch-heavy schemes and lineups on defense
• 31:15 Standings update and what Suns’ rotations should look like when Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen return
• 38:10 Breakdown of Suns’ remaining schedule
• 42:55 Breakdown of Mavs’ remaining schedule
• 47:30 Breakdown of Blazers’ remaining schedule
• 54:15 Practice updates on Suns’ youthful energy, Cody Martin’s defense and Collin Gillespie’s journey back from ankle fracture

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