Jordan Ott believes that defensive intensity and aggressiveness are key to the Suns' two-game winning streak.

In another NBA regular season game of the 2026/27 season, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Charlotte Hornets 101-96, securing their second consecutive win, thanks to contributions from Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, and Colin Grispee. Jordan Ott stated that the team's defensive intensity and aggressiveness were key to the victory.

According to the data, Devin Booker scored 30 points and 7 assists in this game, Dillon Brooks scored 15 points and 1 assist, while Colin Grispe contributed 13 points and 1 assist for the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott said, "We emphasized before the game that we needed to maintain enough pressure on the defensive end and constantly disrupt the opponent. We hope to regain this defensive intensity because forcing turnovers and winning possession through aggressive defense can inject energy into the team and bring great benefits."

“We haven’t done well in this aspect in the past few games, so we hope to regain this form. I think we have been very aggressive and pressing on the defensive end.”

Jordan Ott pointed out, "Even without making a three-pointer, Luke Kennard still had an impact on the game. That's exactly what the team needs, especially in today's league where defense is increasingly valued, as is playmaking and ball movement. He did a great job in all those areas, and he also got good opportunities to shoot."

“We know we need to give Oso Iguodala more playing time because the opponents have increased their switching on defense. In addition, we also need to find a way to compete with them on the boards. We are having trouble on offense, so the lineup is somewhat more defense-oriented, and we will re-evaluate those decisions.”

Furthermore, the Phoenix Suns committed only one turnover in the fourth quarter. Jordan Ott explained, "That's why we were able to gain an advantage in possession. We were looking at different ways to create offensive opportunities and then getting Devin Booker involved to help the team build an offensive advantage."

“Sometimes when Jalen Green and Colin Grispe aren’t on the court, we feel like the team is missing a true point guard. Luke Kennard can help us, Jordan Goodwin can too, and Devin Booker has to take on some of that responsibility.”

Jordan Ott continued, "At this stage, we can't rely on a single tactical combination. It feels like every offensive play needs to be organized multiple times to create opportunities. What we really want to do is create a breakthrough first, and then use that opportunity to create the next breakthrough."

"When Devin Booker communicates with his teammates on the court, everyone finds it easier to play. This is a good thing and a sign of a healthy team, which is part of the process of getting to know each other and figuring things out that we are in right now."

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