Time to stop sleeping on the Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns were the 64-win team last season. They were almost forgotten about in October. This season they are a title contender. The Warriors lost to them Tuesday night 134-105. Devin Booker is their star player. Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson are also good. Chris Paul is the best basketball IQ player in the game.

The Suns lost to the Mavericks in a conference semifinals last season. Monty Williams and Paul worked hard this summer. The team has a top-five defense in the league to start the season and is building on that. Booker has improved his defensive game. He is also a good scorer. He was ejected from the game against the Pelicans on Tuesday. Paul and Montys believes the team is motivated by the loss. They understand that winning games is important but unimportant. Suns have a strong perimeter defender in Bridges, athleticism all over the court, CP3, and a solid rim protector in Ayton. Klay Thompson was 1-of-8 shooting against Pelicans Tuesday, but he was also ejected for the first time in his career.