Kellan Olson
‘Seen that movie before’: Suns’ miracle lob steals Game 2 from Clippers
The Phoenix Suns won't give the Los Angeles Clippers a better opportunity to beat them like they did Tuesday night, and they still managed to win.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
In their words: Deandre Ayton Valley-Oop gives Suns Game 2 vs. Clippers
Here's what the Suns and Clippers said about the final seconds of Phoenix's Game 2 win that came by way of a last-second alley-oop to Deandre Ayton.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Clippers Game 2 preview: Ball movement, Ayton’s defensive role
In a series that will be full of adjustments, Empire of the Suns looks at what could come first in the Western Conference Finals.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Clippers proved capable of adjusting on the fly in Game 1 vs. Suns
It took a half for Clippers coach Ty Lue to adjust. While Los Angeles might not be the favorite, it will provide the Suns a formidable chess match.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Devin Booker evolves into superstar form, Suns take Game 1 vs. Clippers
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has always looked the part of a future superstar and he's evolving into one during his first postseason run.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Clippers series preview: How will Phoenix fare against LA’s small ball?
A comprehensive breakdown of what to watch for in the Western Conference Finals between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
E’Twaun Moore a valuable piece for Suns with uncertainty about CP3
The Suns could be without Chris Paul at the start of the Western Conference Finals and that's where the value of having E'Twaun Moore could really show.3 years ago
Empire of the Suns
How injuries in Clippers-Jazz could impact potential Chris Paul-less Suns
The Clippers "fear" Kawhi Leonard has an ACL injury, while Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell enters Friday as a game-time decision for Game 6.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns setting tone, finding right stride on defensive end in playoffs
The teams that are getting better as the playoffs go on are the most dangerous, and that's what the Phoenix Suns have been doing.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ Williams on Devin Booker not making All-NBA: ‘Pretty much a joke’
There is no argument as to whether or not Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is currently getting more respect but he clearly needs even more.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns remain practicing, hard at work with Chris Paul’s status up in air
The Suns will try to treat this week like they did during all other points of adversity over the course of the season, but this one is undeniably different.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Elbow grease: Chris Paul and the Suns have taken what’s given
Deandre Ayton got to the rim in the first round. Chris Paul piled up points in the mid-range in the conference semifinals against the Nuggets.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Chris Paul’s masterpiece leads Suns to Western Conference Finals past Denver
The Phoenix Suns have swept the Denver Nuggets after an all-time playoff performance in franchise history from Chris Paul.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Nuggets Game 4 preview: Phoenix’s offense hits new heights
The Phoenix Suns have used various tests over the course of the season to get them ready for the defenses they'd see in the playoffs.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns eventually overwhelm Nuggets to snatch commanding 3-0 series lead
The Phoenix Suns have evolved into perhaps the scariest team in the Western Conference. The Denver Nuggets didn't have answers for it again in a Suns win.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Nuggets Game 3 preview: Phoenix puts Denver in danger zone
There is shattered glass below the Denver Nuggets' "break in case of emergency" case for the panic button against the Phoenix Suns.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
From Deandre Ayton to Torrey Craig, Suns defense flexes to beat Nuggets
Suns head coach Monty Williams wondered after Phoenix's Game 2 conference semifinals win if he'd just seen his team's best defensive half of the season.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns capitalize on electric home-court advantage in rout of Nuggets
The Phoenix Suns looked like the better team in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets and it was even more emphatic for Game 2.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Nuggets Game 2 preview: Suns put Nuggets on back foot early
The Phoenix Suns won Game 1 in a way that has to be concerning for the Denver Nuggets despite how early it is in the series.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Suns’ Devin Booker relates to Monty Williams’ Coach of the Year snub
"I've seen the bottom and once he got here, that energy changed," Suns guard Devin Booker said of his head coach, Monty Williams.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns blow doors off Nuggets in 2nd half, take 1-0 series lead at home
The Phoenix Suns delivered quite the haymaker to the Denver Nuggets and took full advantage of a lively crowd in a win on Monday.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Nuggets series preview, Pt. 3: Can Phoenix contain Nikola Jokic?
Deandre Ayton defended Nikola Jokic better than almost anyone this season and he will need to continue that effort in the playoffs.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns-Nuggets preview, Pt. 2: Denver’s Michael Porter Jr. is the X-factor
Denver Nuggets wing Michael Porter Jr. is one of the league's up-and-coming stars and the Phoenix Suns will have their hands full trying to stop him.3 years ago
