For the first Kevin Durant – Bradley Beal – Devin Booker association in Phoenix, observers were particularly attentive. Despite the departures of Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton, the Suns remain a serious title contender at the end of the season. Thus, against the Detroit Pistons for the first pre-season match, Frank Vogel’s team already had to show its offensive potential.
If an NBA pre-season game has never been an end in itself, we can often draw some conclusions from it. And this Sunday, the offensive performance of the Suns against the Pistons impressed. The Big 3 of Phoenix – composed of Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant et Devin Booker – played his very first match. The Arizona franchise won 130 to 126 against Detroit. But if the players of Frank Vogel suffered to obtain this victory, they first completely unfolded when the magic trio took their place on the field.
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A fire attack
Durant, Beal et Booker between them, compiled 35 points (12, 11 and 12 respectively) while spending only around ten minutes on the floor. In the first quarter, the Phoenix Suns scored 46 points with the three men. 46 points… certainly, but we must also highlight the precision in shooting. 85% of shots were converted in the first 12 minutes (17/20). Quite a performance!
Defense as the main axis of progression
So yes, with three players capable of averaging 30 points, the Suns should climb among the best attacks in the NBA. Bradley Beal, Devin Booker et Kevin Durant know it, and it is for this reason that they will also be keen to concentrate on defense. At any rate, Frank Vogel has confidence in his players, particularly thanks to their imposing wingspan: “It’s obviously useful at circle level, to deter shots and grab rebounds. But also offshore, he declared last Wednesday. We want everyone to be in their position, in their space and to narrow the field. If there are fewer penetration lines on the court because we have players with stature, it’s harder for attackers to think they can get to the basket. »
2023-10-09 23:13:35
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