EMBARRASSED: Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker BLASTED by Thunder, Can They RECOVER in Game 2?

Benjamin Garcia and Brendan Kleen break down how turnovers, lackluster play from key contributors like Grayson Allen, and questionable rotation choices doomed the Suns in Game 1. The hosts debate if Phoenix’s strong early-season form was fool’s gold, spotlighting injury setbacks to Jordan Goodwin and the regression of role players. With names like Devin Booker, Jalen Green, and rookie Rasheer Fleming in focus, the discussion centers on must-have roster adjustments, the pressing need for size, and whether Ott’s lineup tweaks can reinvigorate the Suns’ fighting spirit.\n\nAre the Suns destined for a sweep, or can they make the Thunder sweat in Phoenix? Tune in for sharp analysis on how the Suns’ playoff future might impact offseason moves, locker room morale, and the franchise’s long-term trajectory.   00:00 Suns Thunder Game 1 Thoughts   03:29 Predicting Suns' big loss   07:21 Key Player Regression   09:50 Discussing Jordan Ott's adjustments   13:31 Discussing player reliance and injuries   18:40 Improving team lineup strategy   23:33 Suns' game strategy discussion   26:02 Evaluating player potential and growth   32:07 Predicting Thunder vs. Suns series outcome   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on Instagram Locked On Suns https://www.instagram.com/lockedonphxsuns/   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked On Suns https://x.com/LockedOnPHXSuns Brendon Kleen https://x.com/BrendonKleen14 Ben Garcia https://x.com/BenGarciaShow   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-suns/   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba     Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.