Suns proved their rotation depth is starting to matter

The Charlotte Hornets entered Sunday night with a 32–32 record, although anyone who has been following the league understands that number does not fully capture how well they have been playing recently. They have been clicking on offense, defending with intensity, and stacking wins against teams across the NBA.

That is what makes the victory for Phoenix stand out.

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It was a quality win because of the opponent, although it also served as another example of the Suns’ system functioning the way it is designed to function. Look at the personnel on the floor. There was no Dillon Brooks. No Jordan Goodwin. No Grayson Allen or Mark Williams. Each of those players has played an important role in getting Phoenix to its current position in the standings. Instead, the Suns leaned on other pieces of the rotation. Haywood Highsmith logged 21 minutes. Rasheer Fleming played 23. Khaman Maluach saw 20 minutes of action.

Different spokes, same wheel.

Phoenix also showed better offensive balance than it did in the win against the Pelicans. Only 52% of their attempts came from beyond the arc, and they converted 39% of those looks. The perimeter remained a major part of the offense, although the overall shot distribution felt more controlled.

The win came from players executing the system rather than relying on one singular performance. Devin Booker delivered 30 points. Jalen Green continues to grow within the offense. Collin Gillespie added 24 points. Those numbers certainly help.

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Although the deeper part of the story comes from the supporting cast. Rasheer Fleming scored 16 points, Maluach pulled down 9 rebounds and protected the paint, and Highsmith and Amir Coffey provided steady minutes.

That is the system working. The structure remains the same, the roles shift slightly, and the wheel keeps turning.

Bright Side Baller Season Standings

His 32-point performance against the Pelicans earned Booker his 14th Bright Side Baller of the season.

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Game 64 against the Hornets. Here are your nominees:

Devin Booker
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