This breakdown examines how Green solves the Suns' offensive depth crisis when Devin Booker rests, why the team's defensive identity makes comebacks nearly impossible, and what Green's gravitational pull means for the rotation. Plus, an analysis of why Suns fans unleashed relentless boos on Beal all night, his petty response that backfired spectacularly, and whether he's the ultimate "good stats, bad team" player. The episode also covers Booker's evolving role as an elite rim defender, rotation questions around Oso Ighodaro, and why this 4-1 home record might signal something special brewing in Phoenix.

 

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0:00 Intro

1:31 Jalen Green's impressive debut performance

4:34 Green's early bad habits and adjustments

7:38 Staggering minutes and offensive relief

10:41 The perfect Phoenix Suns win formula

14:14 Bradley Beal gets booed relentlessly

17:20 Suns' suffocating defensive identity shines

26:33 Comeon Malawatch deserves more playing time

29:36 Backcourt duo's potential moving forward

 

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