The 2020-21 Phoenix Suns season marked a significant turnaround for the franchise, culminating in their first NBA Finals appearance since 1993. Under head coach Monty Williams, the Suns finished the regular season with a 51-21 record, securing the second seed in the Western Conference. This marked their first playoff appearance in over a decade, thanks in part to the impactful acquisition of veteran point guard Chris Paul, who brought leadership and stability to the team.
Devin Booker continued to be a scoring dynamo, averaging 25.6 points per game, while Deandre Ayton solidified his role as a dominant presence in the paint. The Suns’ strong defensive system, combined with their efficient offense, made them formidable opponents throughout the season. Key contributions from role players like Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder added depth and versatility to the roster.
In the playoffs, the Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers en route to the NBA Finals. Their postseason run was characterized by resilience and adaptability, highlighted by Ayton’s crucial performances and Booker’s scoring outbursts. In the Finals, however, they faced the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite taking a 2-0 series lead, the Suns were unable to maintain their advantage, eventually losing the series 4-2 as the Bucks rallied behind Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The 2020-21 season was a breakthrough for the Suns, showcasing a well-rounded team poised for continued success in the coming years, with a foundation built on strong leadership and youthful talent.
- Regular Season Record: 51-21
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-0, Western Conference Finals: 4-2, NBA Finals: 2-4
Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats for 2020-21 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Devin Booker | 67 | 25.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 34.0 | 22 | 27.3 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 32.1 |
| Chris Paul | 70 | 16.4 | 4.5 | 8.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 39.5 | 20 | 19.2 | 3.5 | 8.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 44.6 |
| Deandre Ayton | 69 | 14.4 | 10.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 20.0 | 22 | 15.8 | 11.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Mikal Bridges | 72 | 13.5 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 42.5 | 22 | 11.1 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 36.8 |
| Jae Crowder | 60 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 38.9 | 22 | 10.8 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 38.0 |
| Cameron Johnson | 60 | 9.6 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 34.9 | 21 | 8.2 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 44.6 |
| Dario Šarić | 50 | 8.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 34.8 | 14 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 44.4 |
| Cameron Payne | 60 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 44.0 | 22 | 9.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 36.2 |
| Torrey Craig | 32 | 7.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 36.9 | 22 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 40.5 |
| Abdel Nader | 24 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 41.9 | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Frank Kaminsky | 47 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 36.5 | 10 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 20.0 |
| E'Twaun Moore | 27 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 31.4 | 7 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Langston Galloway | 40 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 42.4 | 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jevon Carter | 60 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 37.1 | 7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jalen Smith | 27 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 23.5 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Damian Jones | 14 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ty-Shon Alexander | 15 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 22.2 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Los Angeles Lakers
In the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns showcased their resilience and emerging prowess by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. Led by the dynamic duo of Devin Booker and Chris Paul, the Suns overcame the defending champions in six games, demonstrating their depth and determination. Booker's outstanding performance, especially his 47-point outburst in Game 6, underscored the Suns' potential as a formidable contender in the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 99-90 | |
| May 25, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-102 | |
| May 27, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-95 | |
| May 30, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-92 | |
| Jun 01, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-85 | |
| Jun 03, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-100 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Denver Nuggets
In the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns showcased their dominance in the second round by sweeping the Denver Nuggets in a commanding 4-0 series victory. Led by the stellar performances of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, the Suns' dynamic offense and tenacious defense proved too much for the injury-plagued Nuggets. This emphatic win propelled Phoenix to the Western Conference Finals, marking their first appearance since 2010.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 122-105 | |
| Jun 09, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 123-98 | |
| Jun 11, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 116-102 | |
| Jun 13, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 125-118 |
2021 Conference Championship vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns reached the Western Conference Finals, showcasing a resurgence led by the stellar performances of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. They faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers, securing their first NBA Finals appearance since 1993 with a 4-2 series victory. The Suns' blend of veteran leadership, youthful energy, and cohesive team play proved pivotal in their impressive postseason run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-114 | |
| Jun 22, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-103 | |
| Jun 24, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-92 | |
| Jun 26, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 84-80 | |
| Jun 28, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 116-102 | |
| Jun 30, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 130-103 |
2021 NBA Finals vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the 2021 NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns, led by the dynamic duo of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, made their first appearance in the championship series since 1993. Despite taking a 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, the Suns were ultimately unable to clinch the title, falling to the Bucks in six games. The series highlighted the Suns' resilience and promising future, even as they were outmatched by the Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant performances.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 118-105 | |
| Jul 08, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 118-108 | |
| Jul 11, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 120-100 | |
| Jul 14, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-103 | |
| Jul 17, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-119 | |
| Jul 20, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-98 |
Phoenix Suns 2020-21 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2020-21 season for the Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-102 | |
| Dec 26, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 106-103 | |
| Dec 27, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 116-100 | |
| Dec 29, 2020 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 111-86 | |
| Dec 31, 2020 | @ Utah Jazz | W 106-95 | |
| Jan 01, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 106-103 | |
| Jan 03, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-107 | |
| Jan 06, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 123-115 | |
| Jan 08, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 110-105 | |
| Jan 09, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 125-117 | |
| Jan 11, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | L 128-107 | |
| Jan 18, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-104 | |
| Jan 20, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-103 | |
| Jan 22, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 130-126 | |
| Jan 23, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 120-112 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 102-97 | |
| Jan 28, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 114-93 | |
| Jan 30, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 111-105 | |
| Feb 01, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-108 | |
| Feb 03, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 123-101 | |
| Feb 05, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-92 | |
| Feb 07, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-91 | |
| Feb 08, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-113 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 125-124 | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-111 | |
| Feb 14, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 109-90 | |
| Feb 16, 2021 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 128-124 | |
| Feb 19, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 132-114 | |
| Feb 20, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 128-97 | |
| Feb 22, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 132-100 | |
| Feb 24, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 124-121 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 106-97 | |
| Feb 28, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 118-99 | |
| Mar 02, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-104 | |
| Mar 04, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 120-98 | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 127-121 | |
| Mar 13, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 122-111 | |
| Mar 15, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 122-99 | |
| Mar 18, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 123-119 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-101 | |
| Mar 21, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-94 | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | @ Miami Heat | W 110-100 | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-111 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-100 | |
| Mar 28, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 30, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 117-110 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 121-116 | |
| Apr 02, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 140-103 | |
| Apr 05, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 133-130 | |
| Apr 07, 2021 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 117-113 | |
| Apr 08, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-103 | |
| Apr 10, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 134-106 | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 126-120 | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | W 106-86 | |
| Apr 15, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 122-114 | |
| Apr 17, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 111-85 | |
| Apr 19, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 128-127 | |
| Apr 21, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 116-113 | |
| Apr 22, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-86 | |
| Apr 25, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 128-119 | |
| Apr 26, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | W 118-110 | |
| Apr 28, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-101 | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 121-100 | |
| May 02, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 123-120 | |
| May 04, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 134-118 | |
| May 05, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 135-103 | |
| May 07, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 128-105 | |
| May 09, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-110 | |
| May 11, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-116 | |
| May 13, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-117 | |
| May 15, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 140-103 | |
| May 16, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 123-121 |