Suns' loss to Grizzlies offers lessons for all.

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00:00Welcome to a closer look at the Phoenix Suns' heartbreaking one-point loss on their home court.

00:06The Phoenix Suns returned home, offering fans a different perspective on their performance,

00:10yet they faced another defeat, this time losing 114-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies.

00:16One notable change in this game was that the Suns did not fall behind by 20 points at any stage,

00:22which had been a recurring issue in their previous matches. They managed to hold a

00:26four-point lead at halftime, having allowed only 49 points in the first half. This was a

00:32significant improvement compared to the 69.5 points that their opponents had averaged against

00:37them in the first halves of their initial four games. However, the Suns continued to struggle

00:42with ball control, which has been a persistent problem. In the second half they committed 13

00:46turnovers, resulting in 26 points for the Grizzlies. Overall the Suns allowed 37 points from 20 turnovers

00:53throughout the game, a situation that is particularly detrimental when two of their

00:57top three players, Jalen Green and Dylan Brooks, were unavailable. Additionally, the game highlighted

01:04a new challenge for the Suns, managing timeouts effectively. With around six minutes remaining

01:09in the fourth quarter, they experienced a chaotic defensive possession. Phoenix left Jalen

01:14Wells unguarded in the right corner, allowing him to sink a three-pointer right in front of the Phoenix

01:19bench. This shot resulted in Devin Booker being called for a foul, and it increased the Grizzlies'

01:27lead to seven points. With only two timeouts remaining, head coach Jordan Ott was encouraged to utilize his

01:34last challenge, which would also require a timeout. Since Booker was not in foul trouble, and Wells had

01:40already made the three-pointer, the decision to use the timeout and challenge was questionable.

01:45Ultimately, the Suns lost the challenge, Wells, converted the free throw, and the Grizzlies' lead

01:51grew to eight. However, the Suns began to close the gap. With just two minutes left in the fourth

01:56quarter, the Suns were down by only one point. During a critical possession an inaccurate pass aimed

02:02at Booker forced him to dive to the floor to regain control of the ball. In the process, he instinctively

02:07called for their final timeout with only 2.7 seconds left on the shot clock. Following the timeout,

02:13Royce O'Neal made a turnover due to a poor pass, and just seven seconds later, rookie Cedric Coward

02:20scored a basket. A three-pointer from Dagger put Memphis ahead by four points. Following a dunk by

02:26Mark Williams with just 51 seconds remaining, the Suns went on a 5-0 scoring run to regain the lead.

02:32However, Memphis was not finished. Jay Morant made a crucial shot in the lane with only 7.6 seconds

02:37left, putting them back in front. Typically the Suns would have called a timeout at that point to

02:42advance the ball, but O'Neal took an unusual amount of time to inbound the ball, allowing Memphis to set

02:47up their defense. Devin Booker's contested three-pointer from 28 feet, missed the mark, sealing

02:53the game. Despite the loss, there were some bright spots. Booker had a strong performance in the second

02:59half, O'Neal showcased his three-point shooting, and Mark Williams recorded a double-double with 20 points

03:05and 12 rebounds in his first start. Overall, the game highlighted several teachable moments and

03:10learning opportunities for a young team and coaching staff that will likely encounter many

03:15such experiences throughout the season. So, what do you believe is the Suns' biggest takeaway from this

03:20tough, winnable game?

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