Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott said his team struggled to handle San Antonio’s physical defense and rim protection after Monday’s 122-96 loss, describing the matchup as a test of “mental stamina.”
Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott stated that the San Antonio Spurs tested his team's mental stamina following a 122-96 loss on Monday. San Antonio dominated the contest behind Victor Wembanyama, who tallied 40 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks in 25 minutes. Phoenix shot just 39.3% from the field and was outrebounded 55-35 as the Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games.
Ott noted that Wembanyama's rim protection disrupted Phoenix's paint offense and urged players like Collin Gillespie and Luke Kennard to shoot more perimeter shots. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 32 points, but the Suns struggled when he rested, dropping to 3-6 on the season.
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