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Phoenix Suns vs. Atlantic Division

By Lucas Johnson

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns walks up the court during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 18: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns walks up the court during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Phoenix Suns will have tough matchups with the majority of teams in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division this season.

The Phoenix Suns have a grand total of 10 games against the Atlantic Division within the Eastern Conference. Currently, the Atlantic Division’s teams records are the Boston Celtics at 4-2, Toronto Raptors at 3-2, Brooklyn Nets at 3-4, New York Knicks at 2-3 and the Philadelphia 76ers at 2-4. Even though the division seems weak based on the records, the Suns will have a more than difficult time in the East.

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Oct. 31, 2017 at Brooklyn Nets

Predictions:

Nov. 3, 2017 at New York Knicks

  • Final Score: Suns 99, Knicks 104
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: T.J. Warren, 22 points
  • Best Matchup: Devin Booker vs Tim Hardaway Jr.

Nov. 6, 2017 vs Brooklyn Nets

Dec. 2, 2017 at Boston Celtics

  • Final Score: Suns 97, Celtics 111
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: Mike James, 19 points
  • Best Matchup: Josh Jackson vs. Jayson Tatum

Dec. 4, 2017 at Philadelphia 76ers

  • Final Score: Suns 104, Sixers 106
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker, 32 points
  • Best Matchup: Alex Len vs Joel Embiid

Dec. 5, 2017 at Toronto Raptors

  • Final Score: Suns 95, Raptors 115
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: T.J. Warren, 20 points
  • Best Matchup: Devin Booker vs DeMar DeRozan

Dec. 13, 2017 vs Toronto Raptors

  • Final Score: Raptors 109, Suns 105
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker, 29 points
  • Best Matchup: Devin Booker vs DeMar DeRozan

Dec. 31, 2017 vs Philadelphia 76ers

  • Final Score: Sixers 101, Suns 102
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: Devin Booker, 39 points
  • Best Matchup: Ben Simmons vs Josh Jackson

Jan. 26, 2018 vs New York Knicks

  • Final Score: Knicks 94, Suns 96
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: Mike James, 23 points
  • Best Matchup: Kristaps Porzingis vs Marquese Chriss

March 26, 2018 vs Boston Celtics

  • Final Score: Celtics 107, Suns 98
  • Suns’ Leading Scorer: Alex Len, 18 points
  • Best Matchup: Alex Len vs Al Horford

Projected Overall Division Record: 4-6

Projected Record vs Boston Celtics: 0-2

Projected Record vs Toronto Raptors: 0-2

Projected Record vs Brooklyn Nets: 2-0

Projected Record vs New York Knicks: 1-1

Projected Record vs Philadelphia 76ers: 1-1

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After predicting each match the Phoenix Suns have against an Atlantic Division opponent, the franchise’s final record would be 4-6 based on the predictions above. If the Suns end the actual season with a record like this against the Atlantic Division, then they will be in great shape going forward.

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