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Examining a Suns 3-on-3 team vs NBA lottery teams

By Assane Drame

Mar 5, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) attempts to shoot the ball under pressure from Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) and Devin Booker (1) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Celtics 109-106. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) attempts to shoot the ball under pressure from Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) and Devin Booker (1) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Celtics 109-106. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (left) jokes with Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (right) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (left) jokes with Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (right) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

This one could be fun.

This Lakers team for the 3-on-3 tournament is the definition of, “we’re going to try and outscore you!” The defensive upside isn’t great but this group would be fun to play against. Especially at the potential for Larry Nance highlights.

This matchup could be a back and forth affair. With that said, Bledsoe and Booker have had their way with the Lakers recently.

Booker scored 39 against them in their November matchup and has only scored less than 20 points twice in the last seven meetings. Bledsoe has a 30-point game and triple double to his name this past season against the Lakers.

In this matchup, the Suns would feature Bledsoe and Booker heavy on offense considering the level of confidence they have. I like their chances here. Even more so if Swaggy P’s confidence becomes more of a curse rather than a gift.

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