![]() ![]() Two more top two Conference placements followed, but the Suns again failed to attain an NBA championship, and were forced into another rebuild.Īfter ten consecutive seasons without a playoff berth, the Suns reached the 2021 NBA Finals after acquiring Chris Paul, who formed a quartet with their young core of Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges. With Nash, Shawn Marion, and Amar'e Stoudemire, and under head coach Mike D'Antoni, the Suns became renowned worldwide for their quick, dynamic offense, which led them to tie a franchise record in wins in the 2004–05 season. In 2004, the Suns signed free agent Steve Nash (who had blossomed for the Dallas Mavericks after being traded from Phoenix six years earlier), and returned into playoff contention. However, the team would again fail to win a championship, and entered into another period of mediocrity until the early part of the 2000s. Under Johnson, and after trading for perennial NBA All-Star Charles Barkley, and combined with the output of Tom Chambers and Dan Majerle, the Suns reached the playoffs for a franchise-record thirteen consecutive appearances and remained a regular title contender throughout the 1990s, and reached the 1993 NBA Finals. However, after failing to capture a championship, the Suns would rebuild around Walter Davis for a majority of the 1980s, until the acquisition of Kevin Johnson in 1988. The team reached the 1976 NBA Finals, in what is considered to be one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. ![]() Though their early years were mired in mediocrity, their fortunes changed in the 1970s after partnering Dick Van Arsdale and Alvan Adams with Paul Westphal. ![]() The franchise began play in 1968 as an expansion team. The Suns are one of four major league sports teams based in the Phoenix area, but are the only one to bill themselves as representing the city (the Cardinals, Coyotes, and Diamondbacks all bill themselves as representing the state of Arizona). They play their home games at the Footprint Center. The Suns are the only team in their division not to be based in California. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Get tickets for any NBA game this season at Ticketmaster! ![]() Watch the NBA on Max with the B/R Sports Add-On Watch Durant, Markkanen and tons of other NBA stars in action with a free trial to Fubo. Keyonte George gets the Jazz 9.3 points, 4 boards and 3.3 assists per game, plus 0.3 steals and 0 blocks.Kelly Olynyk averages 9.7 points, 5.3 boards and 3.3 assists, making 78.6% of his shots from the floor (fifth in league).The Jazz get 14.7 points per game from Clarkson, plus 3.3 boards and 4.7 assists.John Collins averages 13 points, 11 boards and 1.7 assists, making 48.4% of his shots from the floor and 27.3% from beyond the arc, with 1 treys per game.Markkanen's averages for the season are 24.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists, making 49% of his shots from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc, with 4 triples per contest (fifth in NBA).Rep your team with officially licensed NBA gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. ![]()
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