MARCH 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Nets · Thu 2:00AM
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Phoenix Suns At Miami Heat Preview The Miami Heat play host to the Phoenix Suns Wednesday at FTX Arena
Miami takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix
Miami aims to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory against PhoenixMARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suns vs Magic Postgame Media Availability: Coach Williams, Shamet, Payne and Ayton
MARCH 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
PHOENIX SUNS VS. ORLANDO MAGIC ' GAME HIGHLIGHTS
MARCH 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Suns down Magic behind Ayton, Payne late-game efforts The Suns bounced back from Sunday's loss in Milwaukee to escape\u00a0Orlando, 102-99, at Amway Center.
MARCH 9, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Phoenix Suns Bounce Back, Grind Out Win vs. Orlando Magic
MARCH 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Thrilling Finish In Orlando 👀 Final 1:26
MARCH 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Bridges' blocked shot saves Suns in 102-99 win over Magic
DeAndre Ayton and Landry Shamet scored 21 points each and Mikal Bridges blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds to help the Phoenix Suns hold off the Orlando Magic...MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUNS at MAGIC ' FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS ' March 8, 2022
MARCH 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Stepping Up ' Phoenix Suns By: Brendon Kleen In the waning moments of a nationally televised clash between the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks, Knicks guard Alec Burk...
MARCH 8, 2022 • NBA.COM
Devin Booker, Cam Johnson remain out as Suns face Magic, Heat in road back-to-back Devin Booker (protocols) and Cam Johnson (quad) are listed out for Tuesday's game at Orlando as they didn't make the trip to Milwaukee.
MARCH 7, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Cameron Johnson - Won't play Tuesday Johnson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Magic, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Johnson drilled a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer Friday against the Knicks, capping of a season-high 38-point performance. However, he was sidelined for the following contest due to a quad injury and will remain out for a second consecutive game Tuesday. With Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols) also sidelined, Landry Shamet, Jae Crowder and Torrey Craig are all candidates for increased roles.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Remains out Tuesday Booker (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Impact Booker will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game due to the league's health and safety protocols. Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet are in line for additional run once again.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Landry Shamet - Posts 17 points in spot start Shamet produced 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Shamet stepped in for Devin Booker (COVID-19 Protocols), who should be back later in the week. While it's challenging for any player to mimic Booker's output, Shamet did his level-best as a scorer and ball distributor, leaving most of the heavy lifting to Cameron Payne and Deandre Ayton.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jae Crowder - Takes on bigger role inside Crowder notched 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 35 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Several Phoenix role players have had to step up amid the team's litany of absences, and Crowder is an invaluable help in holding down the interior. Crowder is well-known as an aggressive defender inside, and he aided Deandre Ayton to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis in check throughout the game.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Payne - Efficient game as fill-in Payne logged 23 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one block over 36 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact The Suns have run different sets involving Cameron Johnson in Chris Paul's absence, but with Johnson out, the team leaned on Payne to get the job done at the perimeter. He was the team's second-leading scorer and led the squad in assists.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Leads team with 30 points Ayton supplied 30 points (14-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 loss to the Bucks.
Impact With Devin Booker and Chris Paul out, it seemed obvious that the best way for the Suns to win was to take over the game inside, and Ayton did his best to lead that effort. Overall, they were successful in containing. Giannis Antetokounmpo by getting him in four trouble, and Ayton also held court as the most productive scorer in the paint. The game was an encouraging sign for Ayton, who will be an essential part of the team's effort as they make a run for the payoffs without their top playmakers.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Milwaukee visits Oklahoma City following Middleton's 44-point game
MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Magic host the Suns in out-of-conference contest
MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
As the N.B.A. Turns, the Phoenix Suns Keep Chugging Along The uncertainty surrounding the Lakers and interpersonal dramas among the Sixers, Nets and others have obscured the Suns’ steady pursuit of...
MARCH 7, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
Bucks rally to beat Suns in matchup between 2 of NBA's best teams The Bucks won their fourth straight overall and third in the last five days. Milwaukee beat the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat on Wed...
MARCH 7, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Milwaukee Bucks' 12-1 run close out Phoenix Suns in NBA Finals rematch The Suns fell late to Bucks, 132-122, despite Deandre Ayton scoring a season-high 30 points.
MARCH 7, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Middleton, Bucks rally to beat short-handed Suns, 132-122 Khris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points, Jrue Holiday had 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied t...
MARCH 6, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Middleton, Bucks rally to beat short-handed Suns, 132-122 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points, Jrue Holiday had 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwauke...
MARCH 6, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
