Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 4 preview: Phoenix Suns’ response, Giannis’ wall
A look at some of what led to the Phoenix Suns' loss in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks and what needs to change for Game 4.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns get away from little things, drop Game 3 of NBA Finals to Bucks
The Phoenix Suns lost the 50/50 battle on Sunday night against the Milwaukee Bucks and it had them playing from behind all night.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Let’s give a nod to Devin Booker’s defense during Suns’ playoff run
While carrying much of the offensive load, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has quietly had a stellar defensive playoff run.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 3 preview: Suns’ hot shooting, Bucks’ next move
How will the Milwaukee Bucks choose to adjust to the Phoenix Suns' shooting performance in Game 2 of the NBA Finals? Or will they adjust at all?3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Suns cite process after starting lineup held worst plus/minus
The Suns' current starting lineup that's played more than a third of the postseason together didn't have the best start to the year.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ team effort bests Giannis-powered Bucks in Game 2 of Finals
The Phoenix Suns got another strong performance from their backcourt all while they played as a team to beat the Milwaukee Bucks.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 2 preview: Bucks’ ‘steady diet’ of defenses; Suns’ pace
The Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday discussed what went wrong defensively against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Phoenix Suns have options to replace backup C Dario Saric
Would you have guessed Saric had the best net rating (12.1) of any Suns players during these playoffs? Probably not.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ 1-2 punch of Chris Paul, Devin Booker mauls Bucks in Finals’ Game 1
The Phoenix Suns' opposition will have to pretty much be perfect to beat them when Chris Paul and Devin Booker play at a high level like they did Tuesday.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals preview, Pt. 3: Key game-by-game stats to watch for Suns, Bucks
With three rounds of the playoffs to go off, Empire of the Suns looks at some key numbers from the Suns' and Bucks' runs to the NBA Finals.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals preview, Pt. 2: Defending Giannis would be Ayton’s biggest test
The last time we were talking about Deandre Ayton's success guarding an MVP in the regular season and seeing if it would translate, we got some confirmation.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Devin Booker, P.J. Tucker excited to have old Suns practice battles in Finals
Former Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker had a better view than just about anyone for the type of player Devin Booker was going to become.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Put injuries aside: Celebrate the Suns and Bucks for reaching NBA Finals
Talk shows have baited the conversation about what teams' stars missing time means for the reality of this NBA Finals matchup between the Suns and Bucks.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals preview, Pt. 1: Matchups make Suns’ Devin Booker the X-factor
In the NBA's age of high-paced offense and escalating three-point shooting numbers, the league's two best defensive teams in the postseason reigned supreme.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns get days off, keeping close eye on potential NBA Finals opponents
The Phoenix Suns returned to practice on Saturday after two days off and will be watching the Eastern Conference Finals intently.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Max effort: Deandre Ayton earning future payday in stellar playoff run
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is eligible for a hefty raise later this summer and he's been earning the chance for one in the playoffs.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns earn right to play for NBA title after beating Clippers, winning West
The Phoenix Suns are heading to their third NBA Finals in franchise history, and they did it in 2021 by winning their way against the Los Angeles Clippers.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Clippers Game 6 preview: Can Phoenix fix its offense in time?
The Phoenix Suns' offense hasn't been struggling this badly in months and Phoenix will need to fix it to win the Western Conference Finals.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Clippers’ zone defense vs. Suns speaks to what’s kept their fight alive
For the first time this playoff run, an opponent has gotten the Suns to play unlike themselves. The Clippers' zone defense got to the Suns in Game 5.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Flat-footed Suns defense gets diced up by Clippers in Game 5
The Phoenix Suns fell part on defense and didn't have the legs to play catchup in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns floored by Clippers’ desperation, fail to wrap up WCF at home
The Phoenix Suns will have a maximum of 3 opportunities to advance to the NBA Finals. They were not able to get it done in their first go on Monday.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Clippers Game 5 preview: Progress toward better offense
The Phoenix Suns are going to have to grind for every win if their offense can't get out of a funk that the Los Angeles Clippers have put them in.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Deandre Ayton, Suns’ defense grinds away Clippers to take 3-1 series lead
Some might say the Phoenix Suns didn't show poise in a Game 4 win in the Western Conference Finals but the team's defense says otherwise.3 years ago
