Suns' offense flatlines again shorthanded in loss to Blazers
Arizona Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Phoenix Suns struggled offensively without key players Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, and Jordan Goodwin, losing 92-77 to the Portland Trail Blazers while shooting poorly from beyond the arc.
- The Suns scored their lowest point total since 2017 and are enduring their worst stretch of the season, losing six of their last nine games and currently sitting seventh in the Western Conference.
- Coach Jordan Ott emphasized that the scoring struggles are ongoing rather than due to fatigue or injuries, highlighting the team's inconsistent performance on both offense and defense.
- Young players Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach received increased playing time, showing promise despite some mistakes, as the Suns look to develop depth amid injuries.
