The Phoenix Suns are changing expectations as they have been fighting with pride for their spot in the Western Conference after beating strong rosters.
When this new season began, there were few expectations for the Phoenix Suns after their superstars, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, left the team, creating another rebuilding squad that relies on its young core.
Earlier tonight, the Suns defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 114-113, despite a 41-point performance by Anthony Edwards, which was not enough to stop them.
Devin Booker has been learning to lead the team, dropping 16 points and 10 assists, and boasting a 10-6 win-loss record in the early season.
They were now 7-1 in their last eight games.
Although it was too early to predict them as a playoff contender, it has been a good start for them, as they were expected to be just a rebuilding team after acquiring a young core with Booker’s leadership.
In addition, Jalen Green’s absence due to another hamstring setback is a significant factor for the team, as he is one of the franchise’s stars acquired in Durant’s trade.
Now, regarding the oddsmakers, they are starting to shift their perspective on the Phoenix, which was projected to have around 30-31 wins.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Suns’ over and under is set at 37.5.
The performance they had last season, along with superstars like Durant and Beal, influenced the expectations for this season.
The Phoenix now has the third-best odds to make it, with odds of +188, which are significantly shorter than they were months ago.
Nevertheless, they were still not favored to make the playoffs.
