Benjamin Garcia breaks down a stunning statistical trend showing the Suns have led by at least 18 points in nine of their last ten games, including blowouts against the Clippers, Pelicans, and Pacers. Despite recording 19 steals against Portland—the most by any NBA team in a single game this season—the Suns currently rank 8th in offensive rating but only 11th defensively. Garcia analyzes how players like Jordan Goodwin and Colin Gillespie have transformed into offensive weapons, questions what happens when Jalen Green fully integrates into the system, and examines whether the upcoming 12-game stretch against teams like the Timberwolves and Lakers should raise championship expectations. Plus, a deep look at Oso Ighodaro's recent emergence and improved confidence.

 

Tune in to discover why the Suns' identity might be completely different than everyone predicted.

 

0:00 Intro

2:03 Suns dominating opponents by massive margins

5:06 Most steals in a game league-wide

7:09 Suns rank higher offensively than defensively

10:14 Elite half-court offense and turnover stats

12:16 Are the Suns better than expected?

15:18 Raising expectations for the season ahead

19:25 Upcoming 12-game stretch analysis matters most

22:29 When expectations should change for Phoenix

28:05 Sweet baby Oso Ighodaro playing confidently

 

 

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