How Mike Muscala helped Suns reach Round 1 series against Thunder
How Mike Muscala helped Phoenix Suns reach Round 1 series against Oklahoma City Thunder.
Traveling to Paycom Center, Mike Muscala has probably shown Mark Williams and Khaman Maluach the best spots to go to. At this point, any feeling of a homecoming has worn off between the two sides. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns have grown quite familiar with each other.
The Thunder have a 1-0 series lead over the Suns after a 119-84 Game 1 win . The reigning NBA champions looked galaxies ahead of the eighth seed. The talent discrepancy was obvious from the jump.
Expect the Suns to play better the rest of the Round 1 series. But that might not be enough to pull off the David-esque upset. All things considered, the Thunder should make easy work of their first-round matchup for the third consecutive year.
That shouldn't take away what the Suns have done this season, though. After Kevin Durant's stint ended as a universal failure, Phoenix shored in a new cast of characters. That started from the top as Jordan Ott was named the new head coach.