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Suns Rookies and Sophomores Update for Week 6

Khaleel Abdullah|
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 17, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 17, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Dragan Bender

PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 24: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 24, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 24: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 24, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

8-14 (57%) FG, 6-9 (67%) 3P, 0-1 (0%) FT. 7.3 points 2.7 rebounds and .3 blocks in 24 minutes.

Bender’s defense and shot blocking has continued to take a back seat to his new found confidence in his offense. He is on fire from beyond the arc since November 10th, making 15 of 29 (52%) 3-point attempts. With early season defensive highlights and recent offensive confidence, now he just needs to put them all together. There are signs. He made 3 of 4 treys for 11 points to go along with 6 boards 2 steals and 1 block vs the Bucks, arguably his most complete game of the season so far.

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