00:00All right Suns fans, let's talk about that head-scratcher of a game against the Los Angeles
00:05Clippers on Sunday. A final score of 117-93 definitely calls for the Twilight Zone theme
00:11music. We know the reality this Suns team often faces a size disadvantage, and Sunday against the
00:17Clippers tune who played Ivica Zubak and Brooke Lopez together extensively, was a clear example
00:21of that. The Suns formula to counter a lack of bulk has been pure hustle, relentless energy,
00:26and sharp shooting. The effort was present, but the shooting, well let's break it down.
00:30From beyond the arc, the numbers were solid. 19 made threes on 46 attempts. However, inside the
00:36arc was a different story. A tough one. The team made only 12 of their 47 two-point attempts.
00:42That marks the fewest two-point field goals made in a single game in franchise history.
00:47Consider this. The Clippers ranked just 19th in the NBA in blocked shots and recorded only three
00:53blocks all game. The looks were there. They simply did not fall. Here's more historical
00:57context for the weirdness. The Suns now hold the second lowest point total in NBA history
01:02for any team that has made 19 or more three-pointers in a game. They also became just the second team
01:07in league history to hit 19 plus threes, commit five or fewer turnovers, and still lose. Adding to
01:13the list, they were out-rebounded by 28 boards, which is only the 11th time that has happened to a
01:18Suns squad since 1968. Setting the anomalies aside, the bottom line is the Suns didn't play
01:25well on Sunday. But let's maintain perspective. Finishing this homestand with a 3-2 record,
01:30including consecutive wins over Detroit and Cleveland, is a significant positive.
01:35On the injury front, Devin Booker is expected back very soon, perhaps as early as Tuesday night,
01:41from his ankle sprain. As for Jalen Green, the timeline remains uncertain,
01:45but this streak of unfortunate injury luck has to turn around eventually, right?
01:49Ultimately, Sunday's contest served as a clear reminder. As gritty and endearing as this team is,
01:55they operate at a pronounced size disadvantage. Even within the modern, positionless style of
02:00basketball, it will be fascinating to see what general manager Brian Gregory can engineer in
02:05trade discussions to potentially add some needed physicality to the roster. Addressing that could be
02:11the key to making a serious impact when the postseason arrives. So, Suns fans, where does your focus lie
02:16after this one? On the historic two-point shooting struggles, or on the overarching need for more size
02:21on this roster.
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