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Preview: Suns Enter Massive Road Trip


Published on 2025-02-20 13:05:26 - MSN
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  • The official second half of the Phoenix Suns season begins tonight - with three road games pitted against lower-tier competition and another test against one of the NBA's elite on the horizon. The Suns have been a disappointment of sorts themselves - sitting at just 26-28 following a 9-2 start to the new year.

The Phoenix Suns are embarking on a significant six-game road trip, starting with a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This trip is crucial as the Suns aim to improve their standing in the Western Conference, currently holding the sixth seed. The team has been dealing with injuries, with key players like Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic recently returning to the lineup, although Beal's participation in the upcoming game is uncertain due to a hamstring issue. The Suns have had a mixed performance on the road this season, with a record of 13-13, but they are coming off a strong win against the Denver Nuggets. The road trip includes challenging matchups against teams like the Boston Celtics, who have the best record in the NBA, and the Milwaukee Bucks, making this stretch a true test of Phoenix's resilience and depth. The article highlights the importance of this road trip for the Suns' playoff positioning and discusses the team's strategy and expectations for these games.

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