San Antonio Spurs star displays Michael Jordan-like mentality ahead of Phoenix Suns loss

On the other hand, Phoenix’s Devin Booker had a huge night, scoring 36 points, grabbing 6 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists in nearly 40 minutes of playing time. Kevin Durant also scored 29 points efficiently with 70% shooting from the field and 66% from the outside.

Although the Spurs earned this title, they still hold the worst record in the Western Conference at 16-56. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns ranked eighth with a record of 42-30 and entered the play-in round directly.

Keldon Johnson displays Michael Jordan-esque mentality in win over San Antonio Spurs

Speaking with reporters, Johnson shared the Spurs’ mentality heading into the game against the Phoenix Suns after losing to the Phoenix Suns by 25 points in their previous game.in a tweet Tom Orsborn on X:

Keldon said Spurs were more motivated after being eliminated by the Suns on Saturday:

“Nobody likes to be beaten like that, especially at home or even on the road…we personally think that,” Osborne shared.

Although the Suns were more efficient on the court, grabbing more rebounds and giving out more assists, the Spurs’ mentality did not allow the team to lose the game at their home court. As Johnson revealed, a Michael Jordan-esque mentality helped them win against the more talented Suns.

There are only a few games left in the regular season, and every win is a must for the Suns. The Spurs, on the other hand, have a chance to improve their roster in the upcoming offseason to make a breakthrough next year.