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Suns Couldn’t Complete Crazy Comeback vs Cavs

By Adam Maynes

Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) attempts a pass against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) attempts a pass against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps attends the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers with his wife Nicole Johnson during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps attends the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers with his wife Nicole Johnson during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Opinions from the Valley of the Suns

Adam Maynes – Site Editor

I have argued that the Suns could play like this all season. I never believed that this team was one of the five-worst in the league and truly believe that they are losing too many games that they should be winning against mediocre teams. I do not expect this Suns team to be able to beat the best of the best in the NBA like the Cavs – pull off an upset once, sure, but win those games with any regularity? Not yet – it just always feels that they were somehow playing down to their competition and only really getting up for the big games when they play the league’s best.

Can anyone argue that if this Phoenix Suns roster played with this kind of energy and intensity against the bad teams that they would win more often than not?

With all the talk of a major overhaul through trade, this is one of those games that even with the loss some fans might suddenly find themselves a little hesitant to make any major moves. Technically tonight the Suns did exactly what fans have at least wanted out of the team all season: lose, but remain competitive and fun.

The problem is, that even with how exciting the entire game truly was, (the Suns were getting blownout early, but they shot 52.9% for the game) they were down 22 in the 2nd quarter, and it took what was almost a miraculous comeback to even make this game worth watching from the Suns’ perspective.

I have been asking for Bledsoe to keep his recent string of great games up until at least the All-Star break to give himself the best opportunity possible at getting a selection. It would be even better if this could be the new him, and keep these stats up for the rest of his prime.

With that notion in mind, I would ask that the Suns do the same thing: Turn tonight’s highly fun and competitive game against the defending NBA Champions into a string of highly competitive games, and wins  against the worst teams in the league.

Unfortunately, with how consistently inconsistent the Phoenix Suns have played all season, that seems a lot less likely than plausible so no one should get their hopes up. Therefore while I wish the Suns would play this way moving forward, I am not saying that the Suns will.

I am saying out loud – boy, wouldn’t it be nice if they did?

Valley of the Suns fans! What did you think of tonight’s near miracle comeback against the Cavaliers? Leave your thoughts and comments below!

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