The Mismatch SGA Returns, Spurs Make It 11 and Loves and Loathes
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Feb 27, 2026 They break down Suns’ bounce-back win over the Lakers and the Spurs’ 11-game surge. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s return and its playoff implications get attention. Conversations hit rookie 3-point records, Matt Ishbia’s $1M dunk idea, and a retro NBC Spurs-Sixers broadcast. There are lively loves and loathes about injuries, team trust, and late-season momentum.
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Suns Win Signals Recovery After Offensive Slump
- The Suns' recent win over the Lakers felt especially meaningful because Phoenix had struggled offensively without key players like Devin Booker and Dylan Brooks.
- Chris Vernon highlighted Phoenix's hustle plays and Royce O'Neale's late-game heroics as signs the Suns might be regaining form despite February setbacks.
Spurs Streak Is Team Effort Not Just Wembanyama
- The Spurs' 11-game February unbeaten run is team-driven rather than Victor Wembanyama single-handed dominance.
- Chris Vernon and David Jacoby noted balanced scoring, defense, and multiple ball handlers as core reasons for sustained success.
Con Canípple Forces League To Reevaluate Charlotte
- Rookie Conor (Con) Canípple is shattering three-point records and his starting five ranks top offensively, altering scouting focus on Charlotte.
- Vernon pointed to a 16-2 record with that lineup and Canípple's torrid multi-game three-point output as proof.