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“There’s such a great relationship and a friendship and a respect,” Budenholzer said. “He and I had some special years together.”
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The Bucks are sixth in the Eastern Conference standings and on track for their lowest playoff seed since 2018.
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The Phoenix Suns are in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, but defense has been an issue all season for the team.
The disparity in shooting was evident, with the Suns converting only 2-of-12 three-point attempts, while the Bucks hit 5-of-7. Despite an effort to close the gap, the Suns ended the third down by 12 points, trailing 95-83.
PHOENIX -- Life moves quickly in the NBA - the Phoenix Suns have learned that the hard way after dropping three consecutive contests in blowout fashion following a four-game win streak that had previously re-invigorated hope within the fanbase.
Here's a look at the Western Conference playoff standings and where the Phoenix Suns find themselves in the battle to make the play-in.
The Boston Celtics will try to avoid losing back-to-back games at home for the first time this season when they face the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
According to StatHead, the 68.9% shooting percentage is the highest field goal percentage by a NBA team in the regular season since 1998 ( via Arizona Sports’ Kellan Olson ). This percentage is also a franchise record for the Bucks.
The Phoenix Suns have a critical offseason ahead. Phoenix is 35-41 this season and sits 11th in the Western Conference. The Suns are 1.5 games out from the final play-in spot, which the Sacramento Kings currently hold.
Only two teams in NBA history have won 70 games in a single season. Two. It's going to take some work, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to join the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors and the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls in basketball immortality,
Devin Booker last missed the playoffs in the 2019-20 season with Phoenix. He spoke candidly about where the team is now.
The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Celtics prediction and pick. The Boston Celtics (56-20) host the Phoenix Suns (35-41) on Friday in a clash of contrasting stakes.