The Phoenix Suns are hitting the court tonight, July 13, for their third NBA Summer League game, facing the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m. It’s the second game of a back-to-back at Cox Pavilion, and the Suns are sitting at 1-1 after a tough 81-75 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans yesterday. That defeat to the 2-1 Pelicans on July 12 definitely stings.
Maluach's Monster Numbers Can't Solve Everything
Despite the loss, Khaman Maluach put on a show against the Pelicans, locking down his *second straight* double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Seriously impressive consistency for the big man! Darius Brown II wasn't slacking either, dropping 18 points. But individual heroics weren't enough to get the win. Now they're up against a struggling Bucks team that's 0-2, coming off a 90-80 loss to the San Antonio Spurs yesterday. Someone's gotta snap a losing streak here.Lineup Stays Put, Key Player Still Out
The Suns are rolling with the same starting five for a third straight game: Koby Brea, rookie Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming, Maluach, and Brown II. They're clearly looking for some chemistry to build, which makes sense in these early Summer League contests. Unfortunately, CJ Huntley is still sidelined, missing his third straight game with a right hamstring injury. That's a real blow when you need all hands on deck to find some rhythm. Their next test is just around the corner, their fourth Summer League game on July 15 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Can they turn Maluach's awesome play into a winning record? We'll be watching.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.