On February 3, 2024, Beijing time, the Hawks faced the Suns at home, and this game became a head-to-head battle of morale and form. The two sides have had similar records in their last five matches, while both have been caught in the whirlpool of trade rumors. Murray of the Hawks has been on the cusp of a trade, while the Suns have also been revealed to be interested in Bridges from the Hornets.
After the start of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the atmosphere on the field was tense and intense. Durant, Trae Young and other players scored one after another, and throughout the first quarter of the game, both teams were very hot, playing no one. In the end, the Hawks edged up to the Suns 33-30.
As the game progressed, the offensive of both sides remained strong. Durant, Bogda, Beal and other players showed excellent performances on the offensive end, alternating points in the game, showing a high level of competition. At halftime, the Hawks had a temporary lead of 66-63.
In the second half, the Hawks continued to maintain control of the game, and the Suns struggled to close the gap but struggled to fight back. Trae Young's stellar performance became a scoring pillar for the Hawks, while the Suns' Durant struggled to turn the tide alone.
In the final stages of the game, the Suns fought back, and Durant once again showed his all-round individual ability, but Murray's excellent performance gave the Hawks a timely response. In the end, the Hawks won 129-120 over the Suns.
In terms of statistics, the Hawks have six players scoring in double figures, with players such as Trae Young and Bogda performing eye-catching. The Suns had five players in double figures, with Durant playing well but lacking enough teammate support.
This game showed the tenacity and overall strength of the Hawks, who showed the courage to defy strong opponents against the Suns' big three. For the Suns, in addition to Durant, the performance of the bench lineup needs to be improved, which has become a key issue for the team to consider in the future.
Fans and friends, for the Suns, who do you think is the most suitable target? Everyone is welcome to discuss! This game may be a valuable lesson for both sides in the playoffs in the future, and we look forward to more exciting matchups.