of phoenix suns They’re in a hurry, in a huge hurry to win their first ever ring, accumulating stars while their billionaire owner waits with a whip without a care in the world about things like We are mortgaging our future for this. Matt Ishbia A person who remains unfazed when making important decisions. Arizona’s team showed a strong sense of urgency from the start in its debut game, defeating the Golden State Warriors at home in the reunion, 104-108. kevin durant Along with fans who saw him wearing two rings.He was probably scared of nostalgia, it wasn’t his best night, but it was the best Devin Booker The elegant duo of Chris Paul and Stephen Curry scored 32 points on a night with more shadow than light. Usman Garba He did not play on the Bay team.

Durant demanded that his number be removed and saw how his former teammate’s defense put him on the back foot after the Chase Center gave him a stunning video tribute. 18 points Paul isn’t all that great, with a shaky 7/22 field goal percentage, but he wants to do the same thing that Durantula’s biggest critics are accusing the forward of still being a virgin. It is a ring star.

CP3, facing perhaps his last chance at glory, seemed timid even in front of his ex-lovers, but was perfect when it came to coaching. 9 assists However, he lacked in shooting, finishing with 14 points on 4/15 shooting and 0/6 from triples.

steph curry He was more productive than efficient, scoring 27 points, but going 8-of-20 from the field and 4-of-14 from the perimeter, especially in a close game in the second half. klay thompson When the Warriors asked for more money than they offered him at the time of his contract renewal, he couldn’t sell any better: just 6/18 on shooting, 3/11 from 7.25. Booker was the best scorer on opening night, when no one was able to wear clothes due to an injury, shooting 13/21 on TC, 3/8 on outside shots, and scoring 32 points. draymond green In the Warriors, and bradley beer At Sands.

Phoenix also exploded with fast breaks in games, in dizzying seconds and almost without thinking. Almost no points were scored on the shot. The Desert team thrived on Booker’s quick breakthroughs, beautiful jump shots, transitions and scoring on the first point of possession, hallmarks of the new coach. frank vogel Or it’s a way to disguise a defect. I don’t really want to talk about it.

And while it’s unclear who will be in charge of bringing order to so many stars with Paul’s departure in the near future, Kevin Durant has decided to use his recent experience in Brooklyn as a demon for the trio. I know better than anyone what will be imposed. kyrie irving and james harden.to 19 losses – almost the same number of assists, 23 – pointed to the Suns’ weakness in creation, almost all of which is based on the personalities of Booker and Durant. They struggled in the Golden State zone, haunted entering the picture cut that only barely found their way to the rim in the final minutes of the game.

In contrast, the Suns valued Vogel’s reputation for building teams from a solid defensive foundation.Phoenix smeared the liquid. Movement with and without the ball The Warriors neutralized Paul’s element by controlling the end of screens and inviting CP3 to solve many plays himself. Arizona took control from the start, led 61-46 at halftime, and answered the Warriors in the third quarter (86-80).

base of 38 yearsThe former Golden State manager has proven that he has a lot of responsibility for carrying the weight of the game most of the time he’s on the court, with and without Curry, and his partnership with Stephen Curry has been a blessing in disguise. Disconnected after the manner shown in the season.Phoenix showed a desire for a ring in rebounds – 68-60 – and revealed in the capture the contraindications of playing in a quintet Callie and Paul too.

of Not enough size It’s even bigger without Draymond Green. Curry’s foul trouble, which resulted in five infractions, was yet another evidence that despite the Warriors’ tactical diligence and craftsmanship, there are problems on defense.

Jusuf Nurkic He also left some good news in Phoenix, showing off his intensity. Deandre Ayton According to his critics. The Bosnian, who had 14 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, served as a defensive anchor, allowing Curry too much space early on with his pick-and-roll defense, before being replaced by Curry, who anchored the attack. It becomes money in creation and in rebounding.

The Warriors were able to emerge by essentially relying on their essence, more ball movement in the second half, but the Suns had a similar performance. spiritual strength lastly. For them, rings are a necessity.For the Warriors, it’s the dynasty connection, but for Chris Paul, it’s important. important questions That couldn’t be solved in Phoenix. If he wants to fully fulfill himself, he’ll need to hone his own goals and compatibility with Curry.