PHOENIX — There are 15 minutes left before tipoff at Phoenix’s Footprint Center. Deandre AytonHe is standing on all fours in front of the locker room and barks like an animal. Ayton says, “I’m a big dog.” “Without the leash.” A chaotic, but beautifully orchestrated, few minutes of chaos ensue within the house before Ayton … Read more
PHOENIX — Missing Devin BookerAnd with the New Orleans PelicansUse heavy pressure Chris PaulThe Phoenix SunsIt was a monumental effort. Mikal BridgesThey regained control of their first-round NBA playoffs series by winning 112-97 Game 5, a 3-2 win. Bridges’ offensive and defensive game was perhaps his best. He finished with 31 points, 12-of-17 shooting, four … Read more
8:00 AM ET Tim BontempsESPN Boston CelticsGuard Marcus SmartHe is considered the Defensive Player Of The Year by, who is the most prominent defender on the NBA’s top defense. The same goes for Mikal BridgesThe Phoenix SunsThe fourth-year wing of the franchise and top NBA All-Defensive player. Based on the past history of this award, … Read more
After bettors pointed to an incorrectly credited assist, the NBA corrected it Tuesday. Chris PaulThe Utah Jazz–Phoenix SunsThis is the latest controversy in the betting world due to a stat-keeping mistake. Paul was awarded an assist for a Devin BookerBasket in the first quarter Monday’s game. Suns forward in video replays Mikal BridgesPhoenix led 9-4 … Read more