The Suns’ bench is showing the starters how it’s done

John Voita of Bright Side Of The Sun argues that the Phoenix Suns' second unit displays superior chemistry and rhythm compared to the struggling starting lineup two games into the season. The starting unit, featuring newcomers Miles Bridges and Khaman Maluach alongside Devin Booker, Jalen Green, and Dillon Brooks, has struggled with defensive miscommunications and offensive role clarity against the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors.

In contrast, the writer highlights that Phoenix's bench unit benefits from clearly defined roles led by Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Ryan Dunn, and Luke Kennard. Following a Saturday night victory against the Warriors, Booker acknowledged the bench's connectivity, noting that the starting unit must learn from the second unit's cohesion and mutual sacrifice.