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NBA: 4 sleepers primed to take advantage of Warriors’ struggles

By Patrick Reinschmidt

NBA Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are another team that has been feisty in the early going with wins over Golden State, Sacramento and the Clippers. They are another team that is operating very well on the offensive end of the floor, ranking 8th in offensive efficiency and 8th in assist/turnover ratio.

The addition of Ricky Rubio in the offseason has brought a steady hand to run the offense along with Devin Booker, while Aron Baynes has brought a physicality to the frontcourt that was missing at times last season.

Frank Kaminsky and Cheick Diallo have also stepped up in the absence of Deandre Ayton, and once he returns from suspension this unit will only improve. Kelly Oubre has fit nicely within the offense after the Suns ditched Josh Jackson in the offseason.

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