CGTN Sports Talk: Do Phoenix Suns strike you as title contenders?
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This season, the Phoenix Suns have become one of the most unstoppable teams in the NBA after beating the Western Conference leader Golden State Warriors to achieve a 17-game winning streak, matching franchise record.
Considering they are hosting Eastern Conference bottom ranking Detroit Pistons on Thursday, setting a new record seems to be only a matter of time.
The Suns have made the NBA Finals three times so far but lost every series in 1976, 1993 and 2021.
Can they make a difference this time?
Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., November 30, 2021. /CFP
Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., November 30, 2021. /CFP
Devin Booker (#1) of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center, November 30, 2021. /CFP
Devin Booker (#1) of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center, November 30, 2021. /CFP
Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns looks on during warm-up ahead of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center, November 30, 2021. /CFP
Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns looks on during warm-up ahead of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center, November 30, 2021. /CFP