The Suns have seen Ryan Dunn become an instant impact rookie from the 2024 NBA Draft class and he once again helped the team push past the Pistons for a victory.
Suns rookie Ryan Dunn added 12 points, with 10 coming in the first quarter, and eight rebounds as the Suns avenged at 133-125 loss last month to Detroit at home. Tobias Harris paced the Pistons (21-21) with 21 points while Cade Cunningham posted a double-double of 20 points and 11 assists.
Dunn provided a spark offensively to a Phoenix squad that was searching for a third contributor behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, ending as one of four Suns players in double figures in scoring in a losing effort. Dunn has posted a double-digit point total in 10 contests this season, doing so in three straight appearances.
Michael Pina of The Ringer came out firing with a piece as to why the Suns should actually move superstar F Kevin Durant instead of continuing to go "all-in" on the title pursuit in the midst of a potentially second disappointing season in a row.
Kevin Durant explained what makes the Suns rookies so great in an NSFW speech to reporters during Friday's practice.
Suns 125, Pistons 121. Kevin Durant (36 points) got going in the second half, and he and Devin Booker (35 points) iced the game late in the 4th. Pistons fall to 21-21
Devin Booker is the only Suns player remaining from the finals team, but Durant is all for Ishbia’s constant push for an NBA title, something that has eluded the franchise that had its inaugural season back in 1968-69.
Kevin Durant put up the game-high 36 points and Devin Booker scored 35 to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Detroit Pistons, 125-121, on Saturday. Backup center Nick Richards, who was acquired earlier this week in a trade with Charlotte,
If an NBA team has anyone on its roster from a crafty point guard to a long, skilled wing, chances are Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn has been their primary defender.
The Phoenix Suns (19-19) face the Atlanta Hawks (19-19) on Tuesday, airing on Arizona's Family at 5:30 p.m. This is the Suns' first of a five-game road trip, and second of their home and away season series against the Hawks.
Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro were selected in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Both have contributed this season.