The Adelaide 36ers took down the Phoenix Suns 134-124 in a preseason game on Sunday. ## What happened?
The Suns became the first team to lose a preseason game to a non-NBA team since the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to Real Madrid in 2016. Head coach Monty Williams said his team didn't approach the game the right way.
The Suns' starters had minutes restrictions but still played 22 minutes each. Cameron Payne led the Phoenix offense with 23 points. Mikal Bridges and Deandre Ayton followed closely with 22 points each. Chris Paul only had six points but contributed with 12 assists.
Key Stats
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Craig Randall II | 35 |
| Robert Franks | 32 |
| Cameron Payne | 23 |
The 36ers shot at 55.4% from the field and made 55.8% of their 3-pointers. The Suns shot at 49% from the field and 26.5% from 3-point range.
Reaction
NBA players were impressed by the 36ers' performance, with Ja Morant and Jamal Murray commenting on social media. Randall said postgame, 'We are not here to play. We are not scared of nothing.'
The Suns have a few days off to shake off their loss to Adelaide and try again on Wednesday when they take on the Lakers in Los Angeles. The 36ers' win was a significant upset, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next game.