One realization hit me as I watched this game: the Suns’ depth is going to be tested this season. That much feels inevitable.
When you play with aggression, the kind Phoenix showed right from the opening tip, you invite whistles. Active hands can create chaos, but they can also create problems. Every swipe and reach carries a cost. For every deflection or steal, there’s the risk of a foul, and when those start piling up, the whole rhythm shifts.