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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 57 MIN

Play-in preview, what Suns need to figure out before regular season ends, lineups to optimize Jalen Green and more

from Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Podcast

On Episode 12 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Stephen Pridgeon-Garner to look ahead to the Phoenix Suns' potential play-in opponents, lineups to optimize Jalen Green and what we need to see from this team before the regular season ends!First, the Take That For Data reunion starts off by evaluating what the Suns still need to figure out before the regular season ends (aside from the obvious one, getting healthy). Next, they examine a few lineups they'd like to see around Jalen Green to optimize the young Suns guard whenever Devin Booker is off the floor, as well as the lineup choices Jordan Ott has been making lately.After that, they dive into the Suns' recent late-game woes. Next, they tackle the question of whether Rasheer Fleming should start taking some of Royce O'Neale's minutes and what the trade-offs might be there. From there, it's time to answer the question that keeps on giving: Who should be the Suns' starting five if everyone is healthy?Finally, they take a look at the LA Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers and what to expect if the Suns face either of those teams in the Play-In Tournament.0:00 - Intro2:35 - What Suns need to figure out before regular season ends5:15 - Figuring out lineups to optimize Jalen Green9:20 - Jordan Ott exploring other lineups17:50 - Suns' late-game woes26:05 - Royce O'Neale vs. Rasheer Fleming35:25 - What should the Suns' starting lineup be?43:50 - LA Clippers preview for potential play-in matchup50:20 - Portland Trail Blazers preview for potential play-in matchup

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