18. Can the Suns sweep the Lakers?
As bad as the Suns were last season, they still managed to win three out of four over the even worse Los Angeles Lakers. Whether L.A. has multiple Hall of Famer’s or just running out a bunch of spare parts, a victory over the Lakers can be the most gratifying win of the season for Suns fans.
Sweeping the Lakers (something that has only been accomplished three times in franchise history with the last occurring in the 2014-15 season) would be one of the sweetest moments to relish of the season, regardless of the overall outcome.
17. Can the Suns beat the Warriors once?
With his move from Oklahoma City to Oakland, Kevin Durant has gone from one of the most beloved superstars in the NBA to one of the more…disliked.
Regardless of your opinion of his decision or of the Golden State Warriors in general, this season series will undoubtedly be the most difficult. The Warriors swept the Suns last season and have won seven straight.
This season does not seem to be the one where the Suns are most likely to breakthrough against Steve Kerr’s bayside beasts, but when you’re playing the best, teams tend to try their best, and in this rivalry, you can never count out a team with nothing to lose.