OKC Thunder: TI editor power rankings week 18 – Stretch time
Previous: 28th. Phoenix Suns. 30. team. 66. . 11-48
With young talents rookie Deandre Ayton, Devin, Booker, and TJ Warren already ensconced the additions this year of wing Kelly Oubre and guard Tyler Johnson make for a solid core. Now the Suns need to find their top-notch point guard and add the right veterans. If they do they could aim to emulate the Kings success from this season in 2019-20.
Schedule particulars:
Tankathon ranks the Suns as having the 27th most difficult strength of schedule which means they’ll need to try harder to lose. Their goal is to remain among the bottom three squads for an opportunity to land one of the coveted 14 percent shots at the top draft pick.
Entering play in week 19, Phoenix has the edge on their tanking cohorts with two more losses than the Knicks and three more than the Cavaliers.
Schedule particulars:
Games Remaining: 23 | Home: 12 | Road: 11
- Eight games versus top 10 offenses
- Seven games versus top 10 defenses
- Nine games facing teams over .500
- Three back to back sets
Key Stats:
Offensive Rating: 28th (104.1)
Defensive Rating: 29th (113.9)
Net Differential: 28th (-9.8 )
3-Point percent: 32.6% (30th)
Record: 15th in WC
Home: 7-22| Road: 4-26 | Back to back sets played: 9
Versus the West: 7-31 | Versus the East: 4-17
Week 18, 0-1: Lost @Clippers
On tap for week 19: @Cavaliers, @Hawks