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Phoenix Suns to Duel with Charlotte Hornets in Spectrum Center Clash

As the Phoenix Suns prepare to face off against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its momentum. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 15th at 4:00 PM local time, will be a test of resilience and strategy for both sides.


PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 29: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 29 2023 at Footprint Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Suns have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. Despite a strong performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they led for over 14 minutes and boasted an impressive true shooting percentage of 56 percent, turnovers proved costly as they fell short by eight points. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was notably lower than desired at 1.24.


In another close encounter with the Houston Rockets just one day prior, the Suns again showcased their ability to score efficiently from the field with a field goal percentage of 46 percent and an even higher true shooting percentage of 56 percent. However, turnovers were once again a thorn in their side as they recorded nineteen on that occasion.


PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 29: Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 29 2023 at Footprint Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking further back at another matchup with Houston Rockets three days earlier provides some positive takeaways for Phoenix fans. The Suns dominated time leading by over forty-seven minutes and managed to keep their turnovers down to fourteen while posting an offensive rating slightly above average at approximately one point per possession.


As we approach this next challenge on enemy territory, it's clear that ball security will be paramount for Phoenix. Reducing turnovers could very well be the key factor in swinging tight games like these in their favor.


PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 29:  Grayson Allen #8 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball past Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 29, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Hornets 133-119. 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)

Fans can catch all the action live on NBA TV, BSSE or AZFamily networks when these two teams collide at Spectrum Center this Thursday afternoon.

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