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2021 Phoenix Suns Playoff Previews

2021 Phoenix Suns Playoff Previews

Where we put all the analysis previewing each series for the Phoenix Suns playoff run

Suns-Lakers Preview, Game One: Could come down to Devin Booker

The youngest star in this series, Devin Booker being great might be the Suns only path to winning

Thinking through Jae Crowder’s role in the Suns’ first-round battle with Lakers

Why it might make sense for Crowder to not defend either LeBron or Anthony Davis.

Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing the Lakers with Silver Screen and Roll editor-in-chief Harrison Faigen

The Suns will begin their first playoff run since 2009-10 against the defending champions

Suns-Lakers history: Sweeps, clotheslines and epic comebacks

There have been plenty of moments between the Pacific Division rivals.

Lakers may be more beatable at full strength than you thought

Phoenix Suns play the Los Angeles Lakers starting Sunday

Suns can learn more by beating Lakers, not just showing up

Individual player motives that will push the Suns from one playoff series to the next.

Jae Crowder will face a familiar foe in Round 1

Crowder will need to be a vital cog as the Suns look to slay the Lakers dragon.

5 Burning Questions: Looking ahead to the Suns’ playoff run

Here are some of the thoughts that have crossed my mind when looking ahead to the playoffs.

Chris Paul faces yet another monumental challenge to restore his playoff rep

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul has a huge task ahead of him to lead the young Suns past champion Lakers

COTS2: Inside the Suns - Lakers or Warriors? The biggest playoff obstacle for the Suns? Thoughts on Stix’s first start.

Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team.

Suns Playoff Primer: The Suns are better, but to what end?

Can the Suns possibly beat LeBron or Steph in round one?

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