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Suns’ big 3 falls short in 116-112 loss to Nets, sparking concerns among fans

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Jacob Hardin | Last updated 12/14/23

In the Suns big-three debut, they suffered a 116-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving fans maybe a little bit worried.

While the Suns were without some key depth pieces, including Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon, their starting five were fully healthy.

Of Phoenix’s 112 points, 98 were scored by the starting five, bringing serious concern to the Suns bench.

The Suns are now 13-11 this season and 6-7 in front of their home crowd at the Footprint Center.

Some of the best reactions following their loss against the Nets:

Suns bench is ON FIRE. pic.twitter.com/MPXfU8GS25

— Egregious Mike (@zyxnix) December 14, 2023

We’re seeing the Suns lose close games that would’ve been wins these past few seasons, but that’s alright. It’s expected.

The massive roster turnover, combined with an injury plague, have made things as difficult as possible early on.

Give them time. They will deliver.

— Suns Are Better (@SunsAreBetter) December 14, 2023

They hyped up the Suns Big 3 debut just for them to lose to the Nets pic.twitter.com/ltEdrkrVpA

— (@MaskedInLA) December 14, 2023

Book, Beal and KD scored or assisted on 97 of the Suns' 112 points tonight

The Nets won 116-112. pic.twitter.com/nJEk0meiji

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 14, 2023

Beal after joining the Suns pic.twitter.com/kOyvXGS31M

— ︎ȶei (@notorioustei) December 14, 2023

For a supposed defensive minded coach, Frank Vogel has managed to take what was a pretty solid defensive Phoenix Suns team in 22-23, and turn them into an abysmal defensive team in 23-24.
Absolutely hard to watch.

— Anthony DeFalco (@addefalco) December 14, 2023