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Phoenix Suns: 3 Notable Stats From Two Preseason Games

By Casey Pazzalia

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 03: The Phoenix Suns stand arm in arm for the national anthem before the NBA game against the New Zealand Breakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 3, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 03: The Phoenix Suns stand arm in arm for the national anthem before the NBA game against the New Zealand Breakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 3, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 03: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns stands on the court during the first half of the NBA game against the New Zealand Breakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 3, 2018, in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 03: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns stands on the court during the first half of the NBA game against the New Zealand Breakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 3, 2018, in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Looking into three notable stats from the Phoenix Suns’ first two preseason games.

After two preseason games, fans and supporters of the Phoenix Suns are feeling pretty good. The team is competitive and their starting lineup is a fine mix of young talent and veteran leadership. After several years at the bottom of the league, it finally seems like the team is making strides toward contention.

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Through two games, the Suns have split with one win and one loss. While the franchise is definitely headed in the right direction, there are still some question marks on top of the positive things we’ve seen. Here, we’ll look at the three most notable stats from their first two games — both good and bad.

Deandre Ayton‘s Double-Double: 22.5 PPG & 12 RPG

Of all the things we’ve seen so far from Phoenix, the one that sticks out the most is how good Deandre Ayton has been. Through two games, it definitely looks like he’s a guy who will change the franchise for the better, and in a big way.

So far, he’s averaging a double-double (22.5 PPG, 12 RPG) while also blocking three shots per game. When you look at those numbers, it’s exactly what you want from your starting center. On top of that, he’s done so very efficiently with a field goal percentage of 62 percent. At 7-foot-1, Ayton can obviously score from the inside but he’s also displayed a smooth shooting touch from mid-range.

I think it’s fair to say that it’s understandable why he has been compared to Joel Embiid.

Additionally, Ayton is also shooting 75 percent from the free-throw line and he’s altered a ton of shots at the rim.

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