With San Antonio in a groove and Phoenix fully healthy, our Spurs vs. Suns predictions expect a ton of points.
With the Spurs in a groove and the Suns fully healthy, we expect tonight's game to produce a ton of offense.
In a game featuring two teams who have been similarly weak on the glass and have posted nearly identical numbers in defending the rim, this could have major implications. With that said, the Suns are currently scoring around six more points per 100 possessions with Nurkicthe floor, and while their defense and rebounding have taken a hit, the differences have been almost negligible.
San Antonio has been one of the worst teams in the league when it comes to defending mid-range jumpers, while Phoenix goes from average to below average at the rim without Nurkic there to guard the paint. The young wing has seen his playing time increase in the last five games, playing 33 minutes on average, and even with the return of Vassell, he’s remained a cornerstone of this offense. He’ll draw the defense of Beal, whose estimated plus-minus on that end has dipped this season, and who’s seen the Suns allow three more points per 100 possessions when he’s been on the floor.
Kenny Ducey has worked in sports media for more than 10 years and began his journey as a credentialed reporter with Fordham University's WFUV Sports before moving on to Sports Illustrated. There, he wrote about baseball, basketball, and tennis - twice covering the NBA Finals.
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