However, this was not enough for the Suns, to secure a playoff spot, nevertheless a playin game invite.
Fans were all looking forward to a play-in game this Saturday between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, two teams that have been electrifying in the bubble.
Unfortunately, the Memphis Grizzlies came into the bubble with a 3.5 game lead for the 8 seed. The Memphis Grizzlies struggled immensely in the bubble with a record of 2-6, but was able to pull off a win last night against the Milwaukee Bucks 119-106. The Grizzlies have struggled with injuries, the major one being with young promising star Jaren Jackson, Jr.
Devin Booker has filled up the stat sheet in the bubble he has averaged 30.3 points per game, six assists per game, and 3.8 rebounds per game. He has unequivocally put the Phoneix Suns on his back.
In my opinion, since the Grizzlies and Suns had the same record the fans should have voted on who gets the last play-in spot since this is the first time we ever had a play-in game in NBA history.
The NBA should keep the play-in game format for seasons to come when everything returns to normal, I feel like it brings more engagement and excitement to the NBA.
In the end the future is bright in Phoenix, if they build from the momentum they created in the bubble barring any big offseason trades.
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