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The Suns showed us the good, the bad, and the very preseason

The Phoenix Suns kicked off their preseason with a mixed but revealing performance against the Detroit Pistons, showcasing both their strengths and areas needing refinement. In the first half, the Suns dominated with physical defense, strong offensive rebounding, and relentless transition play, building a commanding 19-point lead.

Their starters—led by Devin Booker (13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists) and Dillon Brooks (11 points, 0 turnovers)—set the tone with sharp execution, while younger players like Jordan Goodwin (7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals) and Koa Peat adjusted to NBA speed and roles. However, the second half exposed vulnerabilities: turnovers mounted, defensive lapses grew costly, and scoring droughts tested the team’s resilience.

Despite late-game efforts from Miles Bridges (8 points, 5 rebounds) and Jalen Green (11 points), the Suns fell short, though the loss served as a learning opportunity. The preseason’s unpredictability—from starter-led dominance to rookie fireworks—highlighted the team’s culture of perseverance, even amid early growing pains.

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