The Phoenix Suns Their preseason opener was lost at home to the Adelaide 36ers team of Australia’s National Basketball League, 134-124.
The Suns lost 33 points to the Suns in their last game at home. Dallas Mavericks In Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals the team became the first to lose a preseason match against a non NBA team since the beginning of the decade. Oklahoma City Thunder Real Madrid, 2016. Current Mavs star Luka Doncic Participated on the Real Madrid team, scoring 3 points against OKC in the 142-137 overtime victory.
The 36ers shot 24-of 43 from long range, whereas they normally play at the FIBA 3 point line, which is 18 inches closer than the NBA. They were led at the end by Craig RandallHe played briefly at the University of Memphis, Tennessee-Martin, and finally in the G League. Robert FranksThey combined for 67 points and 15 triples.
Randall made 13 of 21 shots, 9 of 17 from beyond the arc. Franks was third with 35 points. Franks had 32 points and was 11 of 20 overall. Franks was 6-of-10 from 3-point range.
Cameron Payne The Suns’ leader with 23 points was the Suns, Mikal Bridges Deandre Ayton 22 additional. Devin Booker 13 points.
Chris Paul While 12 assists were recorded for the Suns, Mitch McCarron Adelaide received 16 assists
The Suns, who held the NBA’s best record at 64-18, fought back in the second half but could not catch the 36ers. Randall scored 24 points for the visitors.
The 36ers started quickly, despite not shooting 3 points in the first half. Adelaide grew its lead to 16 points in the first half by scoring 10 of its 17 initial 3-pointers.
With Bridges and Ayton, the Suns were getting close to the rim and were dominating offensively. Phoenix did not benefit from trading baskets. The Suns were 9 of 34 from the outside arc while Adelaide shot 3-pointers throughout the game.
With a record of 10-18, Adelaide 36ers placed seventh among 10 teams in NBL last season.
Adelaide will conclude its U.S. tour in opposition to an Australian star Josh GiddeyFriday’s Thunder
ESPN Stats & Information and The Associated Press contributed to this report.