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The Suns found one thing to worry about in Detroit

The Phoenix Suns have one game logged in the preseason books, a game from which you really can’t take too much away. After all, it’s preseason. This is an empty canvas for the coaching staff to experiment with rotations and…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Suns found one thing to worry about in Detroit
Key Things to Know
  • John Voita argues that poor free-throw shooting was the Phoenix Suns' main concern against Detroit.
  • Phoenix shot just 51.5% from the free-throw line, converting only 17 of their 33 attempts.
  • The Detroit Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in the preseason contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

John Voita argues that poor free-throw shooting is the primary concern for the Phoenix Suns following their 109-107 preseason loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite praising Phoenix's aggressive rim-attacking mindset against a stout Detroit defense, Voita highlights that the Suns struggled significantly at the charity stripe, converting only 17 of 33 attempts for a 51.5% success rate.

Voita notes that although Phoenix committed 32 turnovers, that issue is less alarming given the preseason rotations. However, because the roster is not expected to be an elite three-point shooting team, capitalizing on drawn fouls will be vital for generating points throughout the upcoming season.

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