The Phoenix Suns are currently in turmoil, facing challenges on and off the court. Trade rumors involving Kevin Durant and a trade clause for Bradley Beal are clouding the team’s focus. In their recent game against the Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena, a powerful pick-and-roll strategy led by Luka Dončić and Jaxson Hayes exploited the Suns' defense, resulting in a decisive victory for the Lakers. The Suns' attempts to adapt to this strategy highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities, leading them to game plan adjustments that could not contain the potent Laker offense.
On the court, a blossoming Lakers pick-and-roll pairing provided the torture, leading the Lakers to a fairly comfortable win.
Hayes returned from a four-game absence due to a knee injury and immediately made his presence felt.
After Luka picked apart that coverage, Plan B for the Suns was to not to allow Dončić to get downhill.
Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer goes with Oso Ighodaro, a listed forward with theoretically more lateral quickness to stay in front.
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