It was a fun year in Phoenix as the Suns overachieved relative to all expectations (other than that of the team’s owner) throughout the year. But the reality of just how far they are from true contention was rudely shoved in everybody’s faces once the playoffs began. Phoenix lost one play-in tournament game but won the second to earn a date with the Thunder in the first round—and got totally steamrolled.
Oklahoma City finished off the Suns in a sweep, culminating with Monday night’s Game 4 defeat of 131–122. The core of Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green definitely didn’t roll over at any point but they were outgunned to a comical degree by the defending champs. As a result the Suns were sent packing in a clean four games while OKC moves on to the second round.
