Game Preview: Suns have a chance to change the conversation in OKC

The Phoenix Suns face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center, presenting an opportunity to address early-season performance concerns against an injury-hit opponent. Phoenix holds a 1-1 record after securing a victory against the Golden State Warriors behind Devin Booker's 43-point effort. Meanwhile, the Thunder enter the matchup undefeated at 3-0 following a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Writer Mark Bowser argues that Phoenix must improve defensive rebounding and ball movement after ranking poorly in passes per game. The Thunder will be shorthanded, with Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Cason Wallace ruled out, while the Suns will be without Mark Williams. Bowser predicts a 110-102 victory for Oklahoma City.