The Suns’ young core made the second half worth the wait

The Suns’ young core made the second half worth the wait

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Key Points:

  • The Phoenix Suns returned to Summer League basketball with a youth-focused team, facing the Portland Trail Blazers in their opening game.
  • The Suns struggled offensively in the first half, scoring only 24 points and missing all nine three-point attempts, appearing disorganized.
  • The second half saw a significant turnaround, with improved defense fueling their offense, leading to 57 points and a comeback win.
  • Rookie Koa Peat impressed with 17 points and physical play despite committing 8 fouls, while Khaman Maluach contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Other notable performances included Javonte Cooke’s 21 points and Rasheer Fleming’s defensive presence with 10 rebounds and 2 blocks.

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