The 2021-22 NBA season was a remarkable one for the Phoenix Suns, as they aimed to build on their success from the previous year. Under the guidance of head coach Monty Williams, the Suns finished the regular season with a franchise-record 64-18, securing the top seed in the Western Conference.
Key players such as Devin Booker and Chris Paul continued to play pivotal roles in the team’s success. Booker averaged 26.8 points per game, providing offensive firepower, while Paul, with his leadership and playmaking abilities, averaged 10.8 assists per game, further enhancing the team’s dynamics. The Suns also benefitted from the strong defensive presence of Mikal Bridges and the inside play of Deandre Ayton.
The Suns entered the playoffs with high expectations. In the first round, they faced the New Orleans Pelicans and won the series 4-2. However, their postseason run ended in the Western Conference Semifinals, where they were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks in a surprising 4-3 series loss, despite holding a 2-0 lead initially. This playoff exit, particularly the lopsided Game 7 loss, raised questions about the team’s ability to perform under pressure.
Overall, the 2021-22 season demonstrated the Phoenix Suns’ capability to dominate the regular season but also highlighted areas for improvement in postseason resilience. The team continues to look forward to the future, aiming to convert regular-season success into a championship win.
- Regular Season Record: 64-18
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats for 2021-22 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Devin Booker | 68 | 26.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 38.3 | 10 | 23.3 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 43.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 58 | 17.2 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 36.8 | 13 | 17.9 | 8.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 50.0 |
| Chris Paul | 65 | 14.7 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 31.7 | 13 | 17.5 | 4.2 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 38.8 |
| Mikal Bridges | 82 | 14.2 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 36.9 | 13 | 13.3 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 39.4 |
| Cameron Johnson | 66 | 12.5 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 42.5 | 13 | 10.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 37.3 |
| Cameron Payne | 58 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 33.6 | 13 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 16.7 |
| Frank Kaminsky | 9 | 10.6 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Jae Crowder | 67 | 9.4 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 34.8 | 13 | 9.4 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 30.2 |
| JaVale McGee | 74 | 9.2 | 6.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 22.2 | 12 | 6.8 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Landry Shamet | 69 | 8.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 36.8 | 12 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 34.6 |
| Torrey Craig | 27 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 32.3 | 9 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 30.0 |
| Aaron Holiday | 22 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 44.4 | 6 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 71.4 |
| Jalen Smith | 29 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 23.1 | |||||||
| Bismack Biyombo | 36 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 9 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Gabriel Lundberg | 4 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 37.5 | |||||||
| Paris Bass | 2 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Elfrid Payton | 50 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 22.2 | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Abdel Nader | 14 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 28.6 | |||||||
| Ish Wainright | 45 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 32.2 | 7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 50.0 |
| Justin Jackson | 6 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Chandler Hutchison | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Emanuel Terry | 3 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| M.J. Walker | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Phoenix Suns in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New Orleans Pelicans
In the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns faced the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round, emerging victorious in six games. Despite being the top seed, the Suns encountered stiff resistance from the Pelicans, particularly after losing Devin Booker to a hamstring injury in Game 2. However, with Chris Paul's leadership and Deandre Ayton's strong performances, the Suns managed to advance, showcasing their depth and resilience.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-99 | |
| Apr 19, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 125-114 | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 114-111 | |
| Apr 24, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 118-103 | |
| Apr 26, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 112-97 | |
| Apr 28, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 115-109 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Dallas Mavericks
In the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns, despite being the top seed, were surprisingly ousted in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks in a seven-game series. The Suns struggled with consistency, particularly in the decisive Game 7, where they faced a dominant performance from Luka Dončić and the Mavericks, leading to a disappointing end to a season that had shown championship potential. This unexpected exit raised questions about their ability to perform under playoff pressure and sparked discussions on potential roster adjustments.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 121-114 | |
| May 04, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 129-109 | |
| May 06, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-94 | |
| May 08, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-101 | |
| May 10, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 110-80 | |
| May 12, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 113-86 | |
| May 15, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 123-90 |
Phoenix Suns 2021-22 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2021-22 season for the Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 110-98 | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-105 | |
| Oct 23, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 134-105 | |
| Oct 27, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 110-107 | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-92 | |
| Nov 02, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 112-100 | |
| Nov 04, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 123-111 | |
| Nov 06, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 121-117 | |
| Nov 08, 2021 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 109-104 | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 119-109 | |
| Nov 12, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-94 | |
| Nov 14, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 115-89 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 99-96 | |
| Nov 17, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 105-98 | |
| Nov 19, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 112-104 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 126-97 | |
| Nov 22, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 115-111 | |
| Nov 24, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-115 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | W 118-97 | |
| Nov 27, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 113-107 | |
| Nov 30, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 104-96 | |
| Dec 02, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 114-103 | |
| Dec 03, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 118-96 | |
| Dec 06, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 108-104 | |
| Dec 10, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 111-90 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-95 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-107 | |
| Dec 16, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 118-98 | |
| Dec 19, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 137-106 | |
| Dec 21, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-90 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 113-101 | |
| Dec 25, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 116-107 | |
| Dec 27, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 114-113 | |
| Dec 29, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 115-97 | |
| Dec 31, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | L 123-108 | |
| Jan 02, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 133-99 | |
| Jan 04, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 123-110 | |
| Jan 06, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-89 | |
| Jan 08, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | L 123-100 | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 99-95 | |
| Jan 14, 2022 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 112-94 | |
| Jan 16, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 135-108 | |
| Jan 17, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 121-107 | |
| Jan 20, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-101 | |
| Jan 22, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 113-103 | |
| Jan 24, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 115-109 | |
| Jan 26, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | W 105-97 | |
| Jan 28, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 134-124 | |
| Jan 30, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 115-110 | |
| Feb 01, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 121-111 | |
| Feb 03, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 124-115 | |
| Feb 05, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 95-80 | |
| Feb 07, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 127-124 | |
| Feb 08, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-109 | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 131-107 | |
| Feb 12, 2022 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 132-105 | |
| Feb 15, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-96 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 124-121 | |
| Feb 24, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 124-104 | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 117-102 | |
| Feb 27, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 118-114 | |
| Mar 02, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-90 | |
| Mar 04, 2022 | vs. New York Knicks | W 115-114 | |
| Mar 06, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 132-122 | |
| Mar 08, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-99 | |
| Mar 09, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | W 111-90 | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 117-112 | |
| Mar 13, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 140-111 | |
| Mar 15, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 131-115 | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 129-112 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 129-102 | |
| Mar 20, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 127-124 | |
| Mar 23, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-116 | |
| Mar 24, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 140-130 | |
| Mar 27, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-104 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-103 | |
| Apr 01, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 122-114 | |
| Apr 03, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 117-96 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 121-110 | |
| Apr 06, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-109 | |
| Apr 08, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | W 111-105 | |
| Apr 10, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 116-109 |