NBA regular season continues, with the Phoenix Suns suffering a 117-122 loss on the road against the Atlanta Hawks. In this game, the Suns started off well offensively but were unable to exert pressure defensively, trailing by 2 points at the end of the first quarter with a score of 31-33. In the second quarter, their defense showed no improvement, and as their offensive state declined, their disadvantage gradually increased. At halftime, the Suns were down by 8 points with a score of 56-64. In the third quarter, the point difference quickly widened to over 10 points, but fortunately, the Suns found their offensive rhythm again, not allowing the Hawks many counterattacks. They launched a 29-13 run, instantly turning the situation around. However, in the fourth quarter, the Suns' offense became unstable once more, relying only on their star players to barely maintain their lead. Combined with poor defense, they ultimately lost their advantage and the game. After the loss, the Suns' record stands at 19 wins and 20 losses. So where exactly did the Suns lose this game? Perhaps the data can provide us with some answers. Kevin Durant shot 13 out of 20 from the field, 0 out of 2 from three-point range, and 5 out of 7 from the free-throw line, scoring 31 points with 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 3 turnovers. Today, Durant's performance was almost impeccable. He played efficiently and consistently, delivering an impressive display on both ends of the court despite his high minutes. This is reflected in the statistics.…

According to NBA insider Hayes, the Phoenix Suns will be benching Nurkic and Beal starting from the next game, with Dunn and Plumlee taking their places in the starting lineup. This news has immediately drawn significant attention from many media outlets and fans. The Suns are currently experiencing a four-game losing streak, with a record of 15 wins and 18 losses, placing them 12th in the Western Conference. Their recent performance has been quite poor. It is reported that Suns head coach Budenholzer has decided that the team must undergo reforms, starting with changes to the rotation lineup. However, this decision has been met with dissatisfaction from Suns player Beal. Hayes reports that the locker room atmosphere within the Suns is currently very tense. Some players are confused about their roles and do not understand how the team is using them, including Beal. He is very unwilling to take on the role of a substitute player for the team, which is where the conflict arises. From the revelations of this journalist, it can be seen that the Suns have already experienced internal strife, coupled with their current state on the court, it's like having one misfortune after another. Let's wait and see how they perform in their upcoming games.