On March 2nd, the Phoenix Suns hosted the Hawks at home.
It wasn't until before the game that Chen Yu found out the Suns had actually slipped to fourth in the West.
"Is there something wrong with the team?"
Sitting courtside, Chen Yu made a point to ask Brian after he arrived.
They'd been first or second in the West this whole time.
Now they were fourth, with strong teams like the Lakers, Kings, Nuggets, and Grizzlies chasing them. One wrong move and they could slip into the bottom half of the playoff bracket.
Brian sighed. "It's mainly that their form has taken a bit of a hit. Sabonis, in particular, feels like he's really breaking down."
Sabonis was about to turn 40.
"It's so weird. Last season, he seemed to be in great shape. I never thought he'd decline so sharply this season. No major injuries, but he's been constantly dealing with minor ones."
Last season, Sabonis was like a man reborn, full of life and energy. Even in the playoffs, he was both tough and skilled.
