Because the day before yesterday’s 133:99 victory over a team that was as strong as that of the Hornets suddenly went well – and that, although the starting five, which had been weakened as a replacement, was the same as the night before against the Celtics. What happened?
The Suns simply got more support from the bank – also because of a Bismack Biyombo made its debut. It was at the same time that it brought a breath of fresh air from outside and compensated for the lack of superstars.
For comparison: In the game against Boston no banker could score double-digit, in the debut of Biyombo (11) against the Hornets it was with Shamet (17) and Payne (14) this time a total of three reserve players who were able to crack the 10-point mark.
The Suns have compensated for the shortage of personnel and can also hope that Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder can return in time for the tip-off. Make sure of that namely a new rule.
Since December 27, the following applies: Vaccinated players can be released from quarantine after the sixth day if there are no positive tests – this would be the case with the two Suns players just enough to play against the Pelicans!
But the Arizonans will need both another strong performance from the bankers and the return of at least one of their two superstars tonight to win over New Orleans!
