The Phoenix Suns, facing immense pressure with the NBA's highest payroll, are faltering as they strive for a play-in spot. Kevin Durant's performance in the fourth quarter against the Clippers showcased their potential for a comeback, despite earlier struggles symbolizing dysfunction and disappointment. Owner Mat Ishbia remains optimistic but questions abound regarding the team's shortcomings. Durant's sideline disagreement with Coach Budenholzer reflects the team's urgency to improve, yet the Suns have continued losing after their brief resurgence, heightening concerns about their season's trajectory.
"I like that analogy," brash billionaire owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN a couple of days later. "I'm going to use that with Coach when I talk to him."
"So what's the reason?" Ishbia said, rhetorically asking why the Suns have fallen so far short of expectations. "I don't have the answer. If I had the answer, I'd fix it right now."
The first three quarters had encapsulated the season so far for the Suns, who must make up ground just to qualify for the play-in despite the highest payroll in NBA history.
Durant later downplayed his first-quarter sideline clash with coach Mike Budenholzer, portraying the animated argument stemming from a disagreement regarding offensive strategy as evidence of how much they care about righting the ship.
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