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00:02Welcome to 2K Sports. We have the NBA coming up. Great to have you with us.
00:07With Greg Anthony and Richard Jefferson, this is Kevin Harlan.
00:11On the sidelines tonight, Allie LaForse.
00:15Here we are in November and let's see how things are going out east in the early season.
00:20And you take a look at this home team.
00:22They reside in the seventh slot right now in the early part of the season.
00:28And now the opening lineup for Phoenix.
00:30Bridges steps in at the four with Williams at the center spot.
00:34The perimeter pair will be Booker and Brooks.
00:36And it's Gillespie in at the point.
00:39We've got Najee Marshall.
00:41Porter is out there with Ace Bailey.
00:43Then it's Reed.
00:44And it's Motkovich in at the power forward.
00:46One thing G.A. we know coming into this matchup tonight, these two teams like to pass the ball.
00:52And both teams, Kevin, very unselfish.
00:55No question about it.
00:56But when that's part of your team chemistry, the DNA of your team, it just makes for the game to
01:02be played so beautifully.
01:04This should be a fun one.
01:06Now, here's Bridges.
01:11Bailey with the ball.
01:13Pass to Marshall.
01:16To the wing right side.
01:19And a bit of a battle here for the ball.
01:21The official signals a jump ball here.
01:23That's a jump ball.
01:38Six to shoot.
01:40Here's Motkovich.
01:42Misses the three.
01:43And it's the Suns with the ball.
01:46Brooks with it.
01:47Now guarded by Booker.
01:49Gillespie.
01:50That's good.
01:51That's a clever pass by Brooks.
01:53He read the defense and saw they were weak outside.
02:00Let's go to the sideline and see what Allie LaForge has dug up for.
02:03Allie, take it away.
02:04Thanks.
02:05I caught up with the home team's head coach.
02:06I asked him about what he wants his team to do against Devin Booker tonight.
02:10Coach replied, we want to get the ball out of his hands as much as possible.
02:14Make him a distributor.
02:16Double if we have to.
02:17We don't want him holding the ball for very long.
02:19So let's see if Devin feels the pressure tonight.
02:21Kevin, back to you.
02:22We appreciate it, Allie.
02:25Now, here is Reed.
02:27Following the miss by Dylan Brooks.
02:30And that one's good by Porter.
02:32Defenses try to test Porter's physicality.
02:35But he's adjusted well to it.
02:39Booker with no one around.
02:41Another three for Phoenix.
02:43Three points.
02:46Gone two or three here to start off the game.
02:49We've seen Devin Booker up his free throw rate over the years, RJ.
02:53Yes.
02:54Always in control.
02:56Able to use his book work and the pumping to get defenders off balance.
02:59And this man is money from the line.
03:01Now, here's Booker.
03:03We saw him with 19 points his last outage.
03:06Bridges misses.
03:11Gillespie against Reed.
03:13Outside Porter.
03:15Over Bridges.
03:17And the shot is good.
03:18Dropping in on the front of the rim.
03:21Porter's got his second bucket tonight.
03:23Poetry in motion.
03:25Porter with a beautiful stroke rising up there from mid-range.
03:29Booker good.
03:30Oh, in his bag.
03:32Knock him down.
03:33The middie.
03:34Reads the defense.
03:35Binds his spots.
03:37That's how you do it.
03:38Porter passes to Reed.
03:41Rebound by the Suns.
03:43Tough loss coming against Cleveland in their last game play.
03:46Well, they just never seem to get into a flow offensively,
03:50which is something they want to fix for sure.
03:53They've got to get into a rhythm early and just put that game behind them.
03:57Here's Motkovich.
03:58Motkovich being able to frame the three.
04:00Can't hit from 12.
04:02I mean, it doesn't get any easier than that.
04:05Here's Bridges.
04:06And after missing a couple now, he's on the board with that one.
04:10Not only a jump shooter,
04:12Bridges is also dependable at knowing how to get it done inside.
04:22Now it's taking a look at some of the numbers for Paul Reed.
04:25Just from a defensive point of view,
04:27these last five games have been his best.
04:30He's been a little slow to rotate and react,
04:33and his block numbers have suffered.
04:36Maybe he can get going tonight and pick up a few rejections.
04:42Pass to Motkovich.
04:45Over in the corner, Marshall.
04:48They can't stop the run with that one.
04:50Phoenix leading by seven.
04:55And here in the first quarter, with a little over three and a half minutes played,
04:59here's Booker.
05:00Good on the bucket.
05:01Booker's got seven points.
05:03And they're trying to stretch this lead out a bit.
05:06Oh, this is that moment where the game is either going to get back in reach or out of control.
05:13Here's Motkovich.
05:14He has yet to score.
05:16Okay, so if I were to say this was a disaster of a period for him,
05:20it would be an understatement.
05:22But, hey, sometimes you've got to shoot your way out of the slump, even for him.
05:27He's looking for Porter and finds him.
05:29Played in with a nice touch off the glass.
05:32Porter's got his third bucket of the night.
05:34Sun's on offense.
05:35They're on a 12-4 run.
05:39And here's Booker from the order.
05:41Another three for Phoenix.
05:43Three.
05:46Gone 0-2 from deep hit.
05:48They've been looking out of sync offensively.
05:51Yeah, their offense has ground to a standstill.
05:55That's good by Motkovich.
05:56It took him a while, but he finally gets one to fall.
06:00And here's Goweski.
06:02He'll bring it up for Phoenix.
06:04Eight-point game.
06:05I'm told now by our producer.
06:06Do we have him, guys?
06:07Okay, we do.
06:08We have a call coming in from Shans Charania.
06:11Shans, thanks for joining us.
06:12What do you have?
06:13Well, guys, the Suns were one of the surprise feel-good stories of last season.
06:18After renewing contracts of their key free agents in Mark Williams, Colin Gillespie, and Jordan Goodwin,
06:23they brought in Luke Kennard as a sharpshooter, and they traded for Miles Bridges.
06:28They hope to continue exceeding expectations.
06:31You know, they've got that grit.
06:34Hey, Shans, thank you very much.
06:39Here's Motkovich.
06:40Defended by Bridges.
06:42Here's Porter.
06:44And that one off the back of the rim and in.
06:48Porter's got eight.
06:49Suns leading by six.
06:52And timeout called by Jordan Ott.
06:55He's ready to talk things through with them.
06:57We know the NBA season is long, Greg, and it is definitely strenuous, but there's always something to keep your
07:04attention.
07:05Yeah, there's a reason our fan bases stay so engaged across six-plus months of the season.
07:12Whether it's the team like the Steelers, these players, the record-breaking performances, the off-court antics,
07:19there's just so much to be engaged in about this league.
07:23The Suns making a switch here.
07:24Oso Iguodaro's checked in for Williams.
07:27Jalen Green comes in for Dylan Brooks.
07:30Luke Kennard, he's checked in for Devin Booker.
07:33And it's Jordan Goodwin in for Colin Gillespie.
07:37On 6-13 from the field, just under the 50% mark.
07:42Porter finds Reed.
07:44In the corner, it's Melton.
07:47Reed, second shot opportunity, and the layup is good.
07:51Reed's got his second bucket of the game to go.
07:53Now that's how you pick up second-chance points.
07:57Stay active and be ready as soon as the shot goes up.
08:01He finds a shooter in motion and is confident he can thread him with the lead pass.
08:05Well done.
08:07Porter passes to Miller.
08:09Shoots over Bridges.
08:11And Miller with the fist on the assist by Porter.
08:14He's someone opposing defenses.
08:16Have a hard time game-planning for him.
08:19Down low.
08:20Here's Bridges.
08:21Nice pass.
08:22Put him to the rack perfectly for the layup.
08:25And the Suns lead by six.
08:27And let's go to the sideline.
08:29Here's Allie.
08:30Hey, guys.
08:31The Suns are responding to their second-year head coach, Jordan Ott.
08:34He worked his way from video coordinator and said,
08:36Hey, part of being in the video room is you have to be curious
08:39and learn things that you don't have all the answers to.
08:42I carried that with me.
08:44What I strive to do is just continue to learn.
08:46Back to you.
08:47Always looking to get better.
08:49Allie, we appreciate the report.
08:52And it's Green.
08:53Missing.
08:55Gone 0-3 from three-point land.
08:56Nothing yet going outside.
08:58And it's Miller in the corner.
09:00Pass to Marshall.
09:01Over Green.
09:03Marshall gets the bucket.
09:04And now, just a two-point Phoenix lead.
09:1036 seconds left to play here in the first.
09:14Kennard for three.
09:16Porter pulls it in.
09:1956% in this first quarter.
09:21An outstanding start for this offense.
09:25Oh, Gloos.
09:26Here's Miller.
09:27Can't tie it up as that one misses.
09:33Here's Goodwin.
09:34It's the three-point bomb.
09:36Goodwin.
09:37Three points.
09:43Here's Melton.
09:44Can't cash in from close ring.
09:46And, Lois, Devin Booker making highlights for Phoenix.
09:50He got to double digits for the quarter with 10 points total.
09:54Back to the action in just a minute.
10:20And hope you've enjoyed the broadcast so far.
10:22Halfway through the first half in this one.
10:24And from what we've seen, guys, from Phoenix, what do you guys see?
10:29So far, they've done a great job of just pushing the pace.
10:32Yeah, they're looking to play fast whenever possible.
10:35And they've been rewarded for that with some easy buckets.
10:44And so here's the home team trailing by five.
10:48Looking ahead, they've got the Jazz coming into town for the next game.
10:51And that game is the second of two straight at home.
10:53On the court right now.
10:55Second quarter starting for the Suns.
10:56We've got Goodwin.
10:58Kaelin Green is out there with bridges.
11:00Then it's Luke Canaugh.
11:02And it's Iguodano in at the center.
11:05Now, here's Canaugh.
11:07Good.
11:08Nice job down low.
11:09And the Suns lead by five.
11:12When guys are moving the ball, sharing it, it makes the game so much more fun.
11:16Both as a player and as a fan.
11:18Here's Thompson.
11:20Trains the 19-footer.
11:25And here's Green.
11:26He'll bring it up for the Suns.
11:29Bridges outside.
11:31No good from outside.
11:34Getting 52% to the field.
11:36They're cooking.
11:37Pass to Bona.
11:40Iguodaro grabs the rebound.
11:42Suns lead by three.
11:45Green with the ball.
11:46And it's Miller picking him up.
11:48And Green gets it to go.
11:49The nice handle move there by Green.
11:53Gone two or three from the field here to open the second quarter.
11:56An electric score with pull-up potential.
11:59That's Jalen Green.
12:00And he regularly shoots about 50% with pull-up shots.
12:04Not very many players are as active while still retaining that accuracy.
12:09Here's Canaugh.
12:10Not a piece of it.
12:16Healthy kicks to Miller.
12:18Takes the three.
12:19Phoenix grabs the miss.
12:24Outside Green.
12:27There's the three.
12:29He doesn't hit that one.
12:32Gone three of their first five shots to drop here in the second quarter.
12:36Here's Bona.
12:37That's a no-go.
12:38And he's still looking for his first bucket after two shots.
12:43And Gennard wide open.
12:45He shoots.
12:46It's good from long range.
12:48Gennard's got five points so far.
12:50If you're not right up there on him, oh, he's going to make you pay.
13:03Let's use this break in the action to show you the teams that, in the last ten games, have been
13:07the NBA's best fast-break teams.
13:10I mean, no doubt for me that they've hit their stride the last few weeks.
13:14I mean, they are punishing the defenses with that up-tempo style.
13:21Now, here's Porter.
13:23D right on him.
13:24On loads.
13:25And misses it off the right side of the rim.
13:28Oh, man.
13:29That's definitely one he'd like back.
13:30Almost too wide open.
13:32Booker's shot is good.
13:35We're just over two and a half minutes into the second quarter.
13:39Pass to Milton.
13:42Here's Bona.
13:44Booker pulls it in.
13:45I'd like to see him a bit more efficient.
13:48He has not been great this quarter.
13:50Green finds Booker.
13:55Here's Iguodaro.
13:57Going inside.
13:58Lays it up off the glass.
14:00And it's a ten-point Suns lead.
14:0438% in the second quarter.
14:06Defensively, they look a little bit confused.
14:09Here's Milton.
14:10And again, unable to change momentum here.
14:15Goodwin passes to Bridges.
14:18Suns moving the ball around.
14:23And here's Booker.
14:24He's got 12.
14:26Another three for Phoenix.
14:28Continuing to add to his tally with that trickle.
14:31Now his third of the game.
14:45So for the Suns, Williams comes in for Oso Iguodaro.
14:50And it's Gillespie in for Goodwin.
15:02Closing in on four minutes play here in the second quarter.
15:06Pass to Motkovich.
15:10Goes up the baseline.
15:12Bailey misses.
15:12The drought continues when their frustration is mounted.
15:18Desperate to get back on track here.
15:20They'd better make a move before it's too late.
15:23Here's Bona.
15:24Dropping on the board.
15:26Count that bucket.
15:27And Bailey has never seen a shot he didn't like.
15:30He wants to score as often as possible.
15:35Bridges outside.
15:37And here's Booker from the order.
15:40No good.
15:40That's just his first miss in seven shots.
15:44Pass to Bona.
15:46Back to Bailey.
15:47In the corner.
15:48It's Melton.
15:50Porter outside.
15:51Good for the fifth time in five shots.
15:53He remains perfect.
15:55Good to see Porter Jr. knocking down the triple.
15:58Needs to keep taking and making those shots.
16:02Upside Williams.
16:03That was the foul.
16:05It'll go on a Dem Bona.
16:07That's his first foul.
16:08Both teams deciding to change it up.
16:12Substitution on the board.
16:22And here are the Suns now.
16:2413 points was their biggest lead in the game.
16:29Shoots.
16:31Off the left rim and up.
16:32He's been off.
16:33Still, they're up.
16:35So, not all is lost.
16:37To the paint.
16:38Reed.
16:39And the dunk by Reed.
16:41Get him the ball anywhere close to the hoop.
16:44That thing is over.
16:48And here's Brooks.
16:50He'll bring it up for the Suns.
16:51Six-point lead.
16:52Pass to Bridges.
16:55And here's Booker from the order.
16:57And it's Reed pulling it down.
17:01Go on one or two on three corners here in the second quarter zone.
17:07And he makes good on the lane.
17:08He's got four this quarter.
17:13Suns leading by four.
17:16Brooks outside.
17:18From 13.
17:20Offensive rebound.
17:22There's Williams.
17:23And two free throws coming up.
17:24Unable to get that one to go with all the content.
17:27That's on Ace Bailey.
17:29The Suns shooting their first free throws of the game.
17:31Williams.
17:33Two shots.
17:38And the first one's lost.
17:40And the NBA has cut down on intentional fouling and transition.
17:44Greg, what about down the stretch?
17:46Fouling when you're up three.
17:48I think the league should take a similar approach to that of the transition.
17:53Take foul.
17:54Give them one free throw and the ball.
17:56And they pick the shooter.
17:57And you could even reset the clock to 14 seconds as well.
18:03On 7-14 in the second quarter.
18:05Shooting to the tune at 50%.
18:10Back to Porter.
18:12Shoots over.
18:12Go on speed.
18:13Yep it goes in.
18:14And the Suns lead is cut down now to just four points with the basket from Porter.
18:21Phoenix has gotten cold from deep in the second quarter.
18:24Just two or six from long range.
18:26No good from Booker.
18:29Gone 8-15 since we began the second quarter.
18:32Excellent shooter.
18:34Porter in the corner.
18:36Back to Reed.
18:40Pass to Motkovich.
18:42Over Brooks.
18:44Nice D from Brooks.
18:45Phoenix leading by four.
18:50On the wing.
18:51Booker.
18:52Guarded by Porter.
18:53Again the miss by Booker.
18:55And he's very confident from that range.
18:57But you can't make it more.
19:02Here's Bailey.
19:04Phoenix grabs the miss.
19:06Williams has got four rebounds now tonight.
19:09It's deflected.
19:11One-on-one here.
19:16And Marshall kicks to Reed.
19:18Inside.
19:20That's good by Motkovich.
19:25Phoenix has gone 7-15 from three-point range tonight.
19:29They're not afraid of that shot.
19:31And finding his teammate in stride.
19:33He led his guy perfectly.
19:35Now here's Porter.
19:37He's got 13.
19:38Right wing.
19:40Shoots it up.
19:41Run in from the wing.
19:43Motkovich has got six points.
19:4635 seconds left in the first half of basketball.
19:51Outside.
19:52Green.
19:53Drills the three-pointer.
19:55And the Suns lead by five.
19:57He can get it down off the dribble or off the catch.
20:00Green is just a flat-out shooter.
20:03Marshall can't hit.
20:05The Suns shooting a respectable 47% from the field in this one.
20:09Brooks plays it up and makes it in.
20:11He's got five.
20:13Wow.
20:13Check out that assist.
20:15That's a pair of teammates that are clearly on the same page.
20:19And it's Bailey in the corner.
20:24Here's Motkovich.
20:25And Connick from 19 feet away.
20:29And that's it for the first half of action.
20:31What's been a very close game here.
20:33Suns lead by five.
20:35And we'll be back for the second half following the break.
20:38Keep it right here on 2K Sports.
20:40Let's get started.
20:42Let's go.
20:49Let's go.
21:16Kia presents the 2K Sports Halftime Report.
21:24Thank you for joining us, getting right to the story.
21:27Things are going well for the Phoenix Suns.
21:32The pace of this game is suiting them well, and it makes sense.
21:37After all, they're the ones setting it up.
21:39Yeah, that's what you want, establish your tempo while staying under control.
21:43They can run away with this literally.
21:48And now, not a bad time to take a look at the schedule ahead.
21:52And for that matchup with the Jazz, on paper, they should come out on top.
21:57But that's why we play the games, right?
21:59Absolutely, Jet. Can't afford to take your opponent lightly.
22:04And that about wraps it up, and as the third quarter is about to begin,
22:08we go to Kevin Harlan for the call.
22:21And we're halfway through this one.
22:23Plenty of basketball left in a game that's been fairly even so far.
22:27You know guys, Devin Booker has been exceptional here.
22:30Well, he is dialed in from distance, looking very comfortable out there.
22:35And the problem with defending him is he can hit from almost anywhere.
22:38So it's hard to stay connected.
22:40He can hit 50% in a decent groove.
22:58Ailey out there with Porter.
23:00Then there's Paul Reed.
23:01Then it's Najee Marshall.
23:03And it's Moktovich in a power forward.
23:08The Suns lead by three.
23:10And for the Suns, forward spots filled in by Brooks and Bridget.
23:15Booker out there with Colin Gillespie.
23:17And it's Williams at the pivot spot, manning the middle.
23:20Here's Porter.
23:22RJ, when it comes to on-ball defense, Colin Gillespie is as tough as there is.
23:26Picking you up full court, staying in your business.
23:30You gotta love how Gillespie passes ball handlers at all times.
23:34Kevin Porter is out there with Ace Baylor.
23:36Then it's Najee Marshall.
23:38Then there's Paul Reed.
23:39And it's Moktovich in at the fourth.
23:42Shots good by Booker.
23:43Booker's taking that shot every time if it's given to him.
23:47And stolen by Booker.
23:50Here's Gillespie.
23:52Moktovich with the rebound.
23:55Moktovich has got his fifth rebound right now in the game.
23:58Right now, let's take a second to catch up with Allie LaForce on the sideline.
24:03Hey, Kevin.
24:03It seems like everywhere Dylan Brooks goes, the intensity ramps up.
24:07He said, I'm just a competitor, guarding the best player, getting physical.
24:10A lot of guys want to play in their bubbles.
24:12I'm gonna do everything I can on the defensive end to get into a player's head and make him tired.
24:17Guys?
24:18You know, you gotta respect that mindset.
24:20All right, Allie, we thank you very much.
24:27Booker with it.
24:28Bingley picks him up.
24:30And he gets that one.
24:31The offensive success is due in part to his quality shooting.
24:36He hasn't wasted too many looks.
24:44Let's check out some of the best shooting teams out there.
24:47Just tremendously disciplined offensively.
24:50Always looking for the best possible shot.
24:53That's how they've gotten that field goal percentage to skyrocket.
25:02Here is Porter.
25:04He's got 15.
25:09Two minutes gone in this third quarter now.
25:12Marshall can't hit.
25:14And so Booker will bring it up for Phoenix.
25:1713 points was their biggest lead in the game.
25:20Porter with the steal.
25:23Marshall.
25:24Here's Bailey.
25:25Pass to Marshall.
25:28Shoots over.
25:28Go last beat.
25:29And with that, the Phoenix lead is cut to just seven points in the basket for Marshall.
25:34Phoenix has gone two of two from long range in the third quarter so far.
25:37Now, Brooks.
25:42Out to Bridges.
25:44Off target from outside.
25:48On three and seven on the field will attempt zero and a second hit.
25:52Here's Porter.
25:53And he lays it straight in.
25:55And now, just a five-point Phoenix lead.
25:58And we know Kevin Porter Jr. is capable of having big nights.
26:02And the way he's playing, this could be one.
26:05And he gets the bucket.
26:07At point-blank range.
26:08Oh, yeah, yeah.
26:09You're not missing from there.
26:11And so, here's the home team.
26:15Pass to Reed over Williams.
26:18A nice shot by Reed.
26:20Reed's got ten points in the game.
26:22And how about Porter Jr.'s court awareness?
26:25Excellent job finding the open man with the pass.
26:31Here's Booker.
26:33Out to Bridges.
26:40Brooks outside.
26:43And the bucket is good.
26:45Three-point play chance here for him.
26:47And he plays with swagger in.
26:50And when Brooks makes plays like that, it just fuels his fire even more.
26:54Richard, I've heard Brooks' teammates and coaches often talk about his leadership.
26:58When someone plays with such energy and passion, other guys feed off that.
27:03Brooks, well, he brings attitude to his team.
27:06That will be a five-second call.
27:09Here we are in November.
27:10Let's see how things are shaking out in the West early in the season.
27:14Look at the Suns.
27:15Right now, they're in seventh in the conference, looking to build on their record.
27:18And seeing where the Suns are, they had the kind of hot and cold start that we've kind of come
27:23to expect.
27:24Nothing that would indicate they're in for any kind of a breakout season.
27:28They do look like they're the same kind of team they were last year.
27:32Good, but not special.
27:34Gone five of nine on field goal attempts.
27:36It's halftime.
27:41Here's Motkovich.
27:42Defended by Bridges.
27:44Reed misses.
27:46Suns leading by 10.
27:50Brooks from outside.
27:52Rebound by Marshall.
27:54Doing well here in the court about 50%.
27:56Here's Bailey.
27:59Big shot on the way.
28:00Booker pulls it in.
28:02Booker's got five rebounds tonight.
28:07Out to Brooks.
28:08A three ball.
28:09And a great assist by Booker.
28:11As that one goes in.
28:14Booker's got four assists now tonight.
28:19And they are really racking up the assists in this one.
28:22And their team chemistry is evident.
28:25These guys enjoy playing with one another.
28:29Suns have gone seven and twelve from the four since coming out of the break.
28:34Off target from three point range.
28:36Hard to figure out how he doesn't knock that one down.
28:39No defender in sight.
28:41Three.
28:42Marshall.
28:42Marries it from three point range.
28:45Marshall's got his third basket of the night.
28:47That's just unfair with that advantage.
28:50You can just shoot over him from deep.
28:53And timeout called by Jordan Ott.
28:55He's gonna take a few moments here to check in with his team and regroup.
29:03Anthony Melton is checked in for Kevin Porter.
29:06And for the Suns, Oso Iguodaro's checked in for Williams.
29:10Green comes in for Dylan Brooks.
29:12And Goodwin subbed in for Colin Gillespie.
29:21Marshall with the steal.
29:26Milton passes to Reed.
29:28And some very quick points for him on that possession.
29:31He's got four points this quarter.
29:33And he's picked up right where he left off from that last stop.
29:37I get him to touch every time up the floor until he shows signs of cooling off.
29:43He's gone one of two from beyond the arcs.
29:45He's coming out of the break.
29:46And he gets it to go.
29:48Reed's got 14.
29:49His accuracy is on another level this quarter.
29:52Really high quality shooting.
29:55In low.
29:57No good from Booker.
29:59He's gone better than 53% from the four since half time.
30:03Shooting eight of 15.
30:05To the middle.
30:06Back to Melton.
30:07Got a hand on it.
30:08And they're able to recover.
30:10Shot's good by Modkiewicz.
30:14A minute 50 left in the third quarter.
30:20Now Goodwin.
30:21Booker outside.
30:24The 15 footer.
30:25Good.
30:26Booker's got nine points now in just the second half.
30:30Shooting at 51%.
30:32Really south.
30:33To the paint.
30:34Reed.
30:35Phoenix grabs the miss.
30:3713 points was their biggest lead in the game.
30:41Here's the teardrop.
30:42And it's Goodwin missing.
30:46Pass to Modkiewicz.
30:49To the left wing.
30:50Now Melton.
30:52Over green.
30:54Melton.
30:54No good.
30:55You know what?
30:56He's just stone cold right now.
30:57I'm really not sure if he's their best option offensively as they try to get back in this game.
31:04Booker.
31:04No good.
31:0747% from the field in the third.
31:10Now Melton.
31:11Here's the three.
31:13Here's Reed.
31:14It's hauled in by the Suns.
31:17Goodwin's got four rebounds in this game.
31:21Here's Booker.
31:22And Devin Booker in the paint.
31:24And he's starting to show that killer instinct this quarter.
31:28Looking to extend the lead.
31:30It's nine seconds separate in the shot clocking game.
31:33The effort goes in.
31:34And the Suns lead is cut down to just eight points on the bucket from Melton.
31:43Goodwin feeling it out.
31:44Picks it out to Booker.
31:48And yes, it's good.
31:50Booker's got 13 points in just this quarter.
31:52And not quite as aggressive from outside as they were in the first half.
31:57Sticking to the high percentage shots.
31:59Playing smart with the lead.
32:03Read the pass to Bailey.
32:05And he uses the glass on the way.
32:07Bailey's got his second basket of the night.
32:09Rate of baskets assisted.
32:11It's a stat I really like.
32:12It tells the story of how well you are playing team offense.
32:16Well, it's been an exciting game.
32:17Plenty of offense since we head to the fourth quarter.
32:20Phoenix ahead.
32:21They lead by eight.
32:22And we're coming back in just a moment.
32:24Get ready for the fourth quarter of action when we return.
32:42In a moment now as we take a look at our State Farm assists of the game.
32:48And you love to see a big fella dropping off dimes like this.
32:52How special was that?
32:54These days you need skill and decision making at every position.
32:59Including the middle.
33:02Fourth quarter of action is upon us.
33:04Thanks as always for joining us.
33:06On the court for the Suns.
33:08We've got Luke Kennard.
33:10Bridges out there with Green.
33:12That's Goodwin.
33:12And it's Iguodaro in at the five rolling to paint.
33:16And thus far they've managed to overcome an off game from him.
33:20And we know Thompson can be damaged as a scorer.
33:24But they're showing off his ability to pass it.
33:27Here's Kanaan.
33:29And he converts the layup.
33:30And the Suns lead by seven.
33:32What I want to know is where is the rim protection?
33:36That was just too easy.
33:38Pass to Milton.
33:39Here's Bona.
33:41Out to Miller.
33:43Outside Porter.
33:45Over Goodwin.
33:46Porter, no luck.
33:49And so Green will bring it up for the Suns.
33:52Here's Iguodaro.
33:54It's deflected.
33:58Milton against Kanaan.
34:00The round shot.
34:01Hands it from downtown.
34:04Porter's got 20 points.
34:05His first triple of the second half.
34:07Can he get it going?
34:12Here's Green.
34:1311 feet out and he hits it.
34:14I know it's not in vogue right now.
34:17But for guys like Green, there are points to be had in that mid-round.
34:21Porter kicks to Miller.
34:23Shoots over Bridges.
34:25And the shot is good.
34:26The Phoenix Hill has been cut back down now to four on the bucket from Miller.
34:30He is built for these moments.
34:32Always ready to stand and deliver.
34:35Yeah, when things get tight, it comes down to who wants that responsibility.
34:39And he certainly does.
34:42Thompson for three.
34:44Thompson hits the three.
34:46And talk about playing to your strengths.
34:49Getting Thompson a look from the corner, that's as bankable as almost any play you can call.
34:54And Jordan Nott has called a timeout.
34:58He has decided it's the right time to talk.
35:01Paul Reed's checked in for a Dambona.
35:04Booker, he's checked in for Phoenix.
35:06And now, Hallie LaForce has something for us from the sideline.
35:09Hi, guys.
35:11Well, Jordan Nott was just reviewing the plan with his team.
35:13He told the team he has complete faith in them.
35:15Saying, we're right there.
35:17Now, we just got to make that push and really take hold of the game.
35:20We can do that.
35:21To me, it looked like his players are on the same page with him.
35:24Guys, back to you.
35:25Terrific, Allie.
35:26We appreciate the report.
35:27Now, here's Melton.
35:29Devin Booker missing his last shot.
35:32Quarter, no luck.
35:36Now, here's Goodwin.
35:41We're in the fourth quarter here.
35:43Just under two and a half minutes gone.
35:45And it goes down two points.
35:49And the home team has possession.
35:51It's a three-point game.
35:55So, the wing on the left.
35:56Read the best to melt.
35:59Jack misses.
36:00Had a chance to tie it there.
36:02Let's just say his subpar shooting is just one reason why they're trailing in this ballgame.
36:08On three of five from beyond the arc since the final quarter's gotten underway.
36:14On the wing, Thompson.
36:16To tie it up.
36:17Trills it from outside.
36:19And that will tie this game up.
36:21It's so impressive.
36:23The fortitude.
36:24The will to battle back.
36:26But it did take a lot of energy to get here.
36:28And as tired as they might be after fighting to tie it up,
36:32they have all the momentum now to finish this comeback.
36:35They're in strong position coming down the stretch.
36:37And he is a big reason man.
36:41Shots good by Miller.
36:45Fourth quarter of play.
36:47And over three and a half minutes have gone by.
36:50And here's Booker from the arc.
36:52And it's Reid pulling it down.
36:55Gone six of nine on the field goal attempt since the start of the fourth quarter.
36:59No good.
37:01Suns have gone four of ten here in the final period.
37:04Not the time to go cold.
37:06Offensive rebound.
37:08Some solid defense from Reid.
37:12Got the three-point shot off 16 times tonight.
37:14Seven times they did it.
37:15Nine times they missed.
37:17Porter kicks to Miller.
37:19And it's off from three-point range.
37:24Green dishes to Booker.
37:27Beyond the arc.
37:29Offensive rebound.
37:30Fires the three.
37:32Shots good by Green.
37:33Green.
37:34Green's got five points now this quarter.
37:36Continuing to improve that three-point shot.
37:39Green hits this one.
37:41Reid the pass to Melton.
37:43And right away they match it with a three-pointer of their own.
37:47Well, after an uneven first half, he's managed to right the ship and get things going.
37:53Knocked away.
38:01On the wing.
38:02Porter.
38:03Miller outside.
38:08On the wing, Melton.
38:09The 20-foot jumper.
38:11Good.
38:11It's really been a tale of two halves, guys.
38:14A slow start.
38:15But this quarter, he has really been the man.
38:18Suns frail by three.
38:21And Jordan now has called a timeout.
38:24There was no hesitating.
38:26He wants to talk to the team right now.
38:35So, for the Suns,
38:37Mark Williams has checked in for Iguodaro.
38:39Brooks comes in for Green.
38:41And it's Colin Gillespie in for Jordan Goodwin.
38:58Bridges outside.
39:00He's tipped.
39:01And it goes out of bounds.
39:02Out and off of Bridges.
39:14Here's Porter.
39:22Reed against Williams.
39:26And get the three.
39:28And here's Goweski.
39:29He'll bring it up for Phoenix.
39:31They trail by three.
39:33He drills the three.
39:35Brooks is always working hard for this team.
39:39And here it pays off with a huge basket.
39:43And he blows the dunk.
39:46What in the world happened?
39:52Outside Bridges.
39:56Outside Booker.
39:59And they get it back.
40:01Williams.
40:03Plenty of chances, but no basket.
40:06And 53% from the field in the fourth quarter.
40:09Can't ask for more than that from the offense.
40:17Connects with the chance.
40:19Big time bucket there.
40:20Hey, guys.
40:21You don't fucking tell these fans how important that shot was.
40:27Booker.
40:29Porter throws it down.
40:31Whatever rhythm he had last quarter, it has left his mind.
40:35He is having a hard time winning the ball.
40:38The Suns trail.
40:42Booker with it.
40:43Now guarded by Porter.
40:44Crane from outside.
40:46Taking on more playmaking responsibilities.
40:49Booker has matured over the years, becoming a better teammate.
40:53It's been a nice stretch for them offensively.
40:56I mean, the communication's great.
40:58The movement's been really good.
41:00This is solid team.
41:05This team believes in him, and he believes in himself.
41:12Booker fires.
41:14Singes the pick jumper.
41:15And Booker is made for these moments.
41:18What a big time bucket.
41:2436 seconds left in the game.
41:26And I can't imagine that's the shot they wanted to take.
41:30Valuing each possession.
41:32We'll talk about it quite a bit.
41:34And this is why Brooks is out there.
41:37Amazing watching him come up in the clutch for his squad.
41:42Here's Porter.
41:46Oh, and he misses the dunk.
41:48And they commit an intentional foul.
41:50We'll see another one of those so they can get into the penalty.
41:53First team foul.
42:00And an intentional foul right there.
42:03Second team foul.
42:05Second team foul.
42:07City miss out.
42:09Devin Burr.
42:10At the line for two.
42:18So the first one drops, and that makes it a three-point lead.
42:28And so he drops in both.
42:30That's a four-point ballgame.
42:32We call that putting the game on ice.
42:34This one?
42:35Oh, yeah, that's over.
42:37Turning here to our analysts.
42:38What factors, guys, come to your mind?
42:41Can't take too much time here.
42:43Gotta get something good.
42:45Yeah, there is no room for error here.
42:47Even if you get a bucket, they immediately have to get a steal or a foul to stay in.
42:52It drops!
42:53A big reason why Bailey went high in the grab.
42:56He's a guy who can score without dominating the ball.
43:00And an intentional foul there stops the clock.
43:02First of all, 14 foul.
43:12He hits the first one, and that makes it a three-point lead.
43:18So he goes two for two at the line.
43:21And it's a four-point ballgame.
43:23Gets them to fall, and those are huge free throws.
43:26It's now a two-possession game.
43:28What do you think coach's focus is going to be here?
43:31Step one, they need a good bucket.
43:34If they can get a bucket, they have to foul medium.
43:50Shoots the three.
43:52Knocks down the three.
43:54Hey, everybody.
43:55Last execution off an inbound spot.
43:57They foul intentionally.
43:59That's what they have to do at this point.
44:00Two-possession foul.
44:02Good team foul.
44:05Should be the finish.
44:06Good speed.
44:08Back to the line for two.
44:13First free throw is good, and that will put them upright, too.
44:23Second one is good.
44:24And both at the line.
44:25And it's a three-point game.
44:26The last make was huge.
44:29Now, realistically, the worst-case scenario for them is OT.
44:34And he commits the intentional foul.
44:37Third personal foul.
44:39Get the two-poss.
44:41Should be on the side.
44:43First off.
44:45Take the two sides.
44:50That's the first, and that gives them a four-point cushion.
44:59And so, both free throws are good, and it's a five-point game.
45:06So, it's Phoenix picking up the win.
45:09A truly excellent performance away from home.
45:11You know, it really was.
45:12And Kevin, when this one was hanging in the balance late, they showed just what a tough-minded group they
45:19can be.
45:19Well, folks, that's going to do it for now.
45:22Along with Greg Anthony, Richard Jefferson, and Allie LaForce, this is Kevin Harlan.
45:27Thank you so much for watching tonight's presentation.
45:31And as we leave you, let's take a look at our player of the game, Devin Booker.
45:35I won't bow down to no man.
45:40I won't bow down to no man.
45:41I won't bow down to no man.
45:41I won't bow down to no man.
45:42I won't bow down to no man.
45:43I won't bow down to no man.
45:45I won't bow down to no man.
45:45I won't bow down to no man.
45:46I won't bow down to no man.
45:50I won't bow down to no man.
45:50I won't bow down to no man.
45:52I won't bow down to no man.