Phoenix Suns

While he has seen success, it doesn't compare to other draft picks in his class that were taken after him. Recent Struggles. Ayton Booker.

However, over his last 10 games, Ayton has averaged 19.5 PPG, 10.7 RPG, and 2.2 APG on 66 percent field goal shooting. Through their first 10 games, the Suns had a defensive rating of 107.7. However, in their last 10 games, they have a defensive rating of 116.9. Through his first 10 games this season, Ayton averaged 14.5 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 1.5 APG on 55 percent shooting from the field. Phoenix has struggled significantly over the last few weeks, going 4-6 in their previous 10 games. After a rough start to the season, Deandre Ayton wasn't very popular amongst Phoenix Suns fans as he was underachieving yet again.

The Phoenix Suns were heading for another rough loss until Devin Booker caught fire in the second half to end up with 58 points.

Saturday’s 1-of-6 shooting night made it 19-of-56 (33.9%) for him in his last nine games and his shooting percentages on the season are right around last year’s, the worst season of his career. Paul was the Suns’ next-highest scorer at 18 points, and that was largely thanks to a 5-of-7 night from 3. That’s what I live by and I was put in the right situations to make the right plays.” Zion Williamson isolated quickly on the next possession and turned it over, his second in the last four minutes. Williams emphasized confidence to his bunch at halftime and credited Booker for helping the team find some. And boy, was Saturday the right night for him in a 118-114 Phoenix win over the Pelicans.

Suns forward Torrey Craig offered up one way Phoenix can top New Orleans in their final regular season meeting Saturday night at Footprint Center.

“I just look at it as two competitive teams that faced each other in the playoffs last year,” Craig said. “We’re just looking for a good matchup,” Craig said. They got us 2-1 so we’re just going to try to come out tonight and even it up.” Just two competitive teams.” Try to keep them off the free throw line.” [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or contact him at 480-787-1240. “He’s a powerful force. “ I’m ready for it.” We’re ready for it. “Nobody is backing down from him,” Craig said. “Our third quarters haven’t been great as of late,” Paul said.