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Phoenix Suns: 5 Reasons To Believe In Playoff Odds

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) and forward Markieff Morris (11) against the Toronto Raptors at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Raptors 125-109. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) and forward Markieff Morris (11) against the Toronto Raptors at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Raptors 125-109. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 124-115. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Goran Dragic Finding His Touch

Coming off an All-NBA season, Goran Dragic’s numbers were sure to go down with the arrival of Isaiah Thomas. But Gogi really struggled to adjust for awhile, averaging only 14.5 points and 3.4 assists per game on 47.2 percent shooting in November.

Since then, however, Dragic has turned back into the Dragon. In December, he turned his production up a notch to 20.0 points and 5.1 assists per game on 53.7 percent shooting. So far in January, though he’s struggled from downtown (28.6 percent), he’s still averaging 16.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game to go with 53.7 percent shooting.

It’s no secret the Suns need Dragic, both for this season and in the long-term, to be successful. His transformation back into the Dragon is just one of many signs that this “overcrowded” backcourt is starting to learn how to play together.

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