WHO: Detroit Pistons (1-1) vs. Phoenix Suns (2-0)

When: 7:00 p.m. AZ time

Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

Regard: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family Sports

Hear: KMVP 98.7

After an impressive start to the preseason, the Phoenix Suns will face the Detroit Pistons again in their third game, marking the second consecutive meeting between the two teams. The Suns’ starters have shown great success and laid a solid foundation for the regular season. However, it is rookie Ryan Dunn who has really stood out and has continued to make an impact with his energy and skill. His performance has caused excitement and could be a key factor in the team’s further development.

Monte Morris is off to a strong start this season and has integrated seamlessly into the Suns’ rotation. His ability to control the pace and make smart decisions on the court complements the playmaking talents of Devin Booker and the scoring abilities of Kevin Durant. As Morris continues to find his rhythm alongside these elite players, his steady presence as a facilitator and floor general will be critical to increasing the Suns’ offensive efficiency.

Likely starters

Injury report

Suns

• Jusuf Nurkic (out)
• Grayson Allen (out)

Pistons

• Tobias Harris (everyday life)
• Ausar Thompson (daily)

What you should pay attention to

These three players need a different look and need to show a little more consistency in their performances:

• Mason Plumlee
• Josh Okogie
• Bol Bol

Although the team has performed well overall, there are still some gaps that need to be addressed. These actors in particular could play a crucial role as they become stronger and deliver more consistent results. Your contributions could help fill some of the gaps that have become apparent in recent games.

Plumlee’s experience as a big man could greatly benefit the team’s interior defense and rebounding, but his delivery needs to become more stable. Okogie brings energy and defense, but if he could improve his offensive game it would give the team more versatility. As for Bol Bol, his unique size and skill make him a potential game-changer, but consistency in his minutes and play is crucial for him to reach his full potential.

Things we all know and want, but will we see them?

The key to a Suns win

Winning doesn’t matter. The key to keeping Suns fans optimistic is the most important thing this preseason. Let’s see how Plumlee fits on the bench and how Oso Ighodaro performs in the starting lineup.

A Suns win would be nice, but the result isn’t the main focus.

forecast

The Suns are ousted by the Pistons tonight, 101-99. Something sloppy. I don’t want to start the preseason 3-0… that just puts me in a bad mood.