A brief list of 2018-19 Phoenix Suns matchups to look for

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4. Embiid vs. Ayton

We all remember when Embiid called out Ayton and the comparisons on draft night by stating that he (Embiid) actually “PLAY(S) DEFENSE!!”

Well, fans will get a look into how personal that was to both bigs on November 19th in their first encounter (5:00PM).

Booker had one of his best games of the season last year in Philadelphia, and Suns fans will be eager to see if he has his rookies back on the court.

Embiid, perhaps the NBAs biggest character, will play at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 2nd, 5:00PM.

3. The Warriors

The Suns are better this year. On defense. On offense. Whether that will show against the Warriors is up in the air.

But seriously, the Suns have talent and youth, and an upset over the Warriors should not be counted out when the two face off. With Brandon Knight healthy, the added defensive depth, and Ayton, the Suns could prove a scrappy opponent for the back-to-back champs.

Plus, when the Warriors are in town, it is always fun to watch the Harlem Globetrotter os the NBA, live- hate ’em or not.

Ayton will get his first look at the Warriors up close on October 22nd in Oracle (7:30PM) in just their third outing of the season, but the Suns are certain to have fun in all four matchups against the recent reining of the Pacific Division.

(12/31 VS. GSW, 7:00PM) (2/8 VS. GSW, 7:00PM) (3/10 @ GSW, 5:30PM)