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Suns Can't Catch A Break As Christmas Goes Down In Blowout Loss Against The 2x Defending Champions
Regular Season Game 61: Feb. 25, 2037 - Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

DJ Porter Sr. -C- Edmond Lawson
Tugay Kerimoglu -PF- Maury Darag
Jere Augustus -SF- AJ Griffin
Lyric Houston -SG- Cory Engle
Wendell Pittman -PG- Tiny Jimenez

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MIA | 31 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 104
PHX | 20 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 87


Jere Augustus took a backseat on the offensive end tonight for Miami, finishing with 8 points & 5 boards in the Heat' win.

Phoenix Suns' Top Performers:

Tiny Jimenez: 24 Points, 6 Rebounds, 9/20 FG, 2/8 3PT, 4/6 FT
Cory Engle: 13 Points, 5/11 FG, 3/7 3PT
Maury Darag: 12 Points, 4 Rebounds, 4/9 FG, 2/5 3PT, 2/2 FT
AJ Griffin: 10 Points, 4 Rebounds, 4/8 FG, 1/4 3PT, 1/2 FT
Edmond Lawson: 9 Points, 12 Rebounds, 3 Blocks, 4/9 FG, 1/2 FT

Miami Heat' Top Performers:

Wendell Pittman: 21 Points, 6 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 8/17 FG, 3/7 3PT, 2/2 FT
Lyric Houston: 20 Points, 4 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 3 Steals, 9/19 FG, 2/3 FT
DJ Porter Sr.: 14 Points, 14 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 6/12 FG, 2/2 FT
Kevin Porter Jr.: 14 Points, 5 Assists, 6/11 FG, 1/3 3PT, 1/2 FT
Tugay Kerimoglu: 12 Points, 10 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3/10 FG, 2/5 3PT, 4/4 FT
Lonny Robertson: 11 Points, 4/10 FG, 1/5 3PT, 2/3 FT



Suns' Current Record:
27-34

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[Soapy]

tough loss

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Next Man Up: Bronny James Jr. Steps Into Spotlight As Suns Navigate Injury to Aaron Christmas.



Phoenix, AZ — The Phoenix Suns’ rollercoaster season has taken another sharp turn.

With backup point guard Aaron Christmas sidelined for the next 4–6 weeks due to left knee tendinitis, the Suns are turning to rookie guard Bronny James Jr. to fill the void. The team confirmed the injury following Thursday morning's practice, with head coach LeBron James stating that Christmas would be reevaluated in mid-March.

“It's a tough loss,” Coach James said. “Aaron’s been a steady hand off the bench for us. But this is what the league is about—next man up. And Bronny’s been preparing for this moment his whole life.”

So far, the moment has been slow to arrive for the 20-year-old James Jr., who has appeared in just 19 of the Suns' 61 games, averaging 2.7 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 6.9 minutes per game. He’s had flashes—an open-court steal and slam against New Orleans, a corner three to beat the shot clock in Atlanta—but has largely remained on the fringe of the rotation.

That changes now.

With Phoenix sitting at 27–34 and clinging to the outer edge of the Play-In picture in the Western Conference, every game matters. The Suns have leaned heavily on superstar Tiny Jimenez, who continues to post MVP-caliber numbers in his 16th season. But even a Shogun needs his generals—and now the youngest James will have to rise to the occasion under the watchful eye of his legendary father.

“He’s certainly got the poise,” said Tiny Jimenez after Thursday's shootaround. “Bronny’s a quiet killer. We see it in practice. He just hasn’t had his chance yet—but that chance is here.”

The Suns are expected to increase Bronny's minutes immediately, potentially running him alongside Jimenez in hybrid guard lineups or allowing him to initiate the second unit in solo spurts. The front office has ruled out pursuing a veteran replacement for now, signaling their belief in the rookie's development and readiness.

“He doesn’t need to be the star,” Coach James added. “He just needs to play his game, defend, push the tempo, and keep the offense flowing. That’s all we’re looking for.”

All eyes will be on the Suns’ matchup tonight in Toronto against the Raptors, where Bronny James Jr. will get his first meaningful rotation minutes this season. It's a high-stakes opportunity—one that could define the rookie’s early career and the Suns’ late-season push.

The moment is here.

The lights are on.

Bronny James Jr.—you’re up.

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Stephen A Smith kicks off First Take with a fiery rant towards Tiny Jimenez & the Phoenix Suns difficult position.



“Let me tell y’all something right now… and I’ve said this before, and I’mma say it again.

Tiny Jimenez is doing the Phoenix Suns a DIS-SERVICE by continuing to play there..

Yeah, I said it. You can roll the tape, baby. I’ve BEEN sayin’ it.

Now don’t get me wrong—the man is a walking bucket. He’s puttin’ up MVP numbers in year 16! Twenty-five, seven, and seven?! I mean come on. The talent ain't the problem! But the ego is!

Now here’s the truth nobody in Phoenix wants to admit: They ain’t winning NOTHIN’!

Let's look at the facts. They’re 27–34, sittin’ in no man’s land in the Western Conference. Westley Hunt, out with a torn achilles, Aaron Christmas out with a knee injury. Outside of Edmond Lawson & Greg Brown, the veteran experience on this team JUST ISN'T THERE! But what Phoenix does have right now is these young cats. You got Maury Darag, the sharpshooter stretch four out of Kentucky. Cory Engle is having his best season since coming in to the NBA, Jaylin Williams has a promising future.. & let's not forget the young brother Bronny James Jr., who is finally about to get some burn since Aaron Christmas is out… and now we’re gonna find out whether or not this brother can actually play at the next level!

Forget the playoffs! It's a WRAP in the Valley! But how are the Suns going to get any better when Tiny’s out there playin’ 35 minutes a night, takin’ 17 shots a night, controllin’ every possession like it’s 2029?!

You can't rebuild a falling program AND worship the same shrine every night!

And I get it—he brought the city a ring in 2033. He has completely changed the culture surrounding the sport of basketball in the state of Arizona. He’s a Phoenix legend. But we know one thing is true.. Legends know when to bow out..

Let’s be real… The Suns ain’t gonna move on because they’re scared. Scared of the backlash. Scared of the fans. Scared of lettin’ go of the guy who brought 'em glory.

But guess what? Sometimes you gotta know when the chapter’s over! The Ja Morant experiment was a bust. Championship expectations? Non existent! Hell, the Suns couldn't even find a trade partner willing to accept him as a one-year rental, because his future in the sport of basketball is so uncertain, he isn't worth taking a shot at considering the long-term repercussions.

Tiny. I'm talking to you. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it one more time for the people in the back—
Basketball doesn’t need You.
You need basketball.

And that’s the damn truth.”

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Miami Heat were Heatin'

tough loss

There's a lot more where that came from

Tiny's only missed the playoffs once in his career getting beat in the Play-In. We might not even make it that far this season.

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Tiny vs SAS in UFC or WWE

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Tiny vs SAS in UFC or WWE

He's been coming after Tiny in the media since he left the Knicks. But when Tiny was in NY? He wanted to be best friends.

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whoop his ass, he gotta be 70 now in the Tinyverse