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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
8-7, 3rd in Pacific
- 12/12L 119-105
- 12/14L 111-92
- 12/16L 112-107
- 12/18L 114-113
- 12/23W 106-102
- 12/26L 106-103
- 12/27W 116-100
- 12/29W 111-86
- 12/31W 106-95
- 1/1W 106-103
- 1/3L 112-107
- 1/6W 123-115
- 1/8L 110-105
- 1/9W 125-117
- 1/11L 128-107
- 1/13PPD
- 1/15PPD
- 1/16PPD
- 1/18L 108-104
- 1/20W 109-103
- 1/22L 130-126
- 1/23L 120-112
- 1/27
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Jokic, Murray push Nuggets to 120-112 win over Suns in 2 OTs
— Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 22 rebounds, Jamal Murray hit a difficult 3-pointer to force overtime and the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 120-112 in two overtimes Saturday night.
Crowder's off-balance 3 sends game to 2OT (0:21)
Murray sends game to OT with 3 (0:42)
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets rally to beat Suns 130-126 in OT
— Nikola Jokic scored 31 points, Gary Harris added 19 and the Denver Nuggets rallied to force overtime before beating the Phoenix Suns 130-126 on Friday night.
CP3 ties a career-high with 14 first-half assists (1:37)
Ayton grabs easy dunk off back-door pass (0:21)
Ayton has season-high 26 points, Suns beat Rockets 109-103
— Deandre Ayton had season highs with 26 points and 17 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 109-103 on Wednesday night to end a two-game skid.
CP3 connects with Ayton for the alley-oop (0:21)
Booker feeds Crowder in transition (0:23)
Ayton makes Cousins pay for his gamble on defense (0:16)
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Morant has 17 points, 10 assists; Grizzlies top Suns 108-104
— Ja Morant had 17 points and 10 assists and took a key charge late as the Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight, beating the Phoenix Suns 108-104 on Monday.
Ayton slams down one-handed reverse dunk (0:23)
CP3, Ayton connect on alley-oop slam (0:17)
Handyman Morant fixes crooked rim (0:33)
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Suns' game vs. Pacers on Sat. also postponed
Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Suns, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Hawks-Suns among 3 games ppd. due to COVID
The Suns have had their game Wednesday against Atlanta postponed due to contact tracing with Phoenix players. Friday games between the Wizards and Detroit Pistons and Warriors and Suns also have been postponed.
Beal scores 34, Wizards beat Suns 128-107 for first home win
— Bradley Beal scored 34 points and the Washington Wizards snapped their three-game losing streak and won at home for the first time this season, beating the Phoenix Suns 128-107 over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
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Bridges scores career-high 34 points in Suns win vs. Pacers (1:31)
Bridges, Booker help Suns break through with win at Indiana
— Mikal Bridges scored a career-high 34 points and Devin Booker added 25, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 125-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Suns' Johnson mixes up Holiday for stepback 3-pointer (0:20)
Pistons rally from 23 down, beat Suns 110-105 in OT
— Jerami Grant had 31 points, 10 rebounds and a crucial assist near the end of regulation, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 110-105 in overtime after rallying from a 23-point deficit Friday night.
2020-21 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 13 | 4 | .765 | - | W7 |
| LA Lakers | 13 | 4 | .765 | - | W2 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 7 | .533 | 4 | L2 |
| Golden State | 8 | 8 | .500 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 6 | 10 | .375 | 6.5 | W1 |
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game111.117th
Rebounds Per Game43.326th
Assists Per Game26.46th
Points Allowed109.09th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(10) | Jalen Smith | PF | Maryland |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 8 | 7 | .533 |
| 2019-20 | 34 | 39 | .466 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 63 | .232 |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
| 2016-17 | 24 | 58 | .293 |