Devin Booker INJURED AGAIN As Phoenix Suns Lackluster Performance Leads To A LOSS From The Spurs…
Phoenix Suns’ playoff hopes face a critical test as key injuries and lackluster effort threaten to derail their season. Are Devin Booker and Jalen Green enough to rescue a team exposed by the San Antonio Spurs’ length and athleticism? Fans are left wondering if the Suns’ identity as a “try-hardy” squad can carry them through relentless Western Conference competition or if their size disadvantage will be their downfall.
Benjamin Garcia delivers candid insights on the Suns’ recent struggles, questioning the effectiveness of current lineups and highlighting the impact of missing stars like Dillon Brooks and Grayson Allen. The episode features sharp analysis of Jalen Green’s scoring performance, debate over starting lineup flaws, and the importance of rebounding and defensive commitment. Upcoming matchups against the Magic and playoff contenders raise urgent questions about the Suns’ ability to adapt and compete. Will roster adjustments or a renewed team effort turn the season around?
00:00 Frustration Over Suns’ Loss
05:59 Suns’ Effort Criticized Harshly
09:11 Suns’ Kryptonite
16:32 Devin Booker Injury
18:18 Suns Bizzarre Starting Lineup
21:38 Collin Gillespie’s Fit in Lineup
25:12 Suns’ Fixable Issues Highlighted
26:42 Jalen Green’s Potential Evaluated
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4 out of the last 5 losses have been ABYSMAL, GUTLESS DISGRACES and it all began with the Warriors collapse. But hey, I wanna hear all of the soft AF, delusional, Suns fan apologists with "Don't worry! They're still 8 games over .500!"
The Suns lack of talent is starting to show. Booker has regressed significantly the last couple of years and should be traded for young talent with size.
Like I said, they should have traded booker to a good team so he had a chance at winning.😢 this team sucks
Suns down 🥀
gg
lack of size lack of talent
Crazy to blame the only guy who showed up, also coming off an injury. Scoring 26 points in 26 minutes, the most minutes he has had since coming back. Plus you didn't even consider that it was the Spurs they were playing, the hottest team in the NBA right now, the only team that could probably catch the Thunder, with a guy named Wemby.
This comment section is filled with a lot of soft people. If you were expecting this team to win the west you were wrong. If you were expecting this team to win the division you’re probably wrong. This is the most entertaining we’ve been since the chip run
We just look little as fuck out there
Die Suns leben in Arizona. Für mich die perfekten Trainings- und Erholungsmöglichkeiten. Dort schneit es nie. Milde Winter. Aktuell 11°C. Die Suns spielen seit Saisonbeginn mit 17 unterschiedlichen Startformationen. Zumindest behauptete dies der Reporter von Arizona Sports. Mir würde es reichen, wenn Ott mit 10 Spielern langfristig planen kann und die Belastung gut steuert. Auch in diesem Spiel haben sich weder Gillespie, Dunn, Oso, Williams, Maluach noch Fleming aufgedrängt. Mir ist das ein Rätsel, wenn ich sehe wie die Kandidaten für den Award Rookie of the Year sich entwickeln. Ich meine nicht Flagg oder Harper. Ich meine Fears und Coward. Ich kann nur auf OKC verweisen. Alles Draftpicks plus Hartenstein und Caruso. Otts Taktik geht auch nicht mehr auf. Die Dreierquote ist zu niedrig. Natürlich kann man sagen, dass Booker, Brooks und Allen fehlen. Für Brooks Form seit seiner Ehrung muss man keine Bäume ausreißen. Die Person, die sein Backup ist, heißt Dunn. 1/4 FG. Schlechte Quote, schlechtes Volumen.
22 here damn
Teams figured out attack the paint after make or miss , getting downhill on this team is the formula , Driving and kicking or line drive to rim , also fouling too much .
Great take! We have been exposed and trying hard is not going to cut it anymore. But this year we are a 1st round loss at best. What are we doing for next year.
All we can hope for is to stay in that 7th seed 🙏
Congratulations Ben on becoming a Dad man. I wish you the very best on your new stage in life! Not sure if you need any advice but if I may suggest lean into the “It takes a village to raise a child.” concept.
Something is off. Besides the injuries why does this team keep playing small lineups, you know that’s not gonna work you know?
not an unexpected loss.
When teams roll out a 2 big lineup it’s over
I only listen to ben to laugh at him and his ego. Did you guys know he knows how to run this team better than coach Ott… who by the way has a shot at coach of the year. But ben knows best. He is also the only pod caster/ reporter/ fan to say it like it is. He is the only one to hold the suns accountable. This guy cracks me up. How does he fit through the door with that big head. I feel sorry for his wife. You can tell if he is the only one right here, you can bet he is the only one right at home😂😂😂😂. You know when your talent even when healthy is a play in team. So obviously you would think the suns can't absorb injuries like the better team's. Ill give you the hustle isn't always there. The last 2 games the suns have not only missed guys but played the 2 best teams in the league. I don't think they got exposed as much as i think they just ran into better teams. Maybe they have. Let's hope not
2nd half of season gets predominantly tougher because of playoff push and positioning. Cream rises to the top