What happened
Phoenix’s biggest early-season problem is defense, as it ranks second-to-last in points allowed and last in defensive rating after giving up 132 last night.
The Suns also have 10 rotation players averaging double-digit minutes, with eight returning from last season, so Jordan Ott still has to sort roles and defensive fits.
LINEUP CONTEXT
A settled defensive group could stabilize the rotation quickly, but the current mix still looks disjointed and vulnerable on the glass.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: Can the Suns fix this from within? — Yahoo Sports ↗