Suns two-way guard Collin Gillespie has earned himself legitimate minutes over Tyus Jones following Tuesday's performance.
PHOENIX- The Phoenix Suns have come back from being down 23 points to take a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Tuesday. Rookie guard Collin Gillespie, the game’s hero, scored 10 points in the fourth quarter,
If the Valley Suns weren’t part of the plan for Gillespie, he might not have gotten this opportunity here in Phoenix. Instead, he remained patient, learned the Phoenix Suns’ system, and put up big numbers in a league he looked too good for.
The Suns put forth a 43-22 fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers - completing the season sweep over L.A. while managing to climb back into the race for the play-in tournament. A key reason for the mammoth comeback?
The unsung hero for the Suns was Collin Gillespie, as he helped them win against the Clippers, which led Kevin Durant to praise the guard.
Yes, the Suns do have the toughest remaining strength of schedule. Yes, the Suns have to prove that they can consistently hang with the best of the best in the league. Yes, the Spurs have a significantly lighter schedule to close the season. None of that matters now.