Source: New York Post
More On: nba playoffs 2022 A-Rod caught sleeping next to rumored girlfriend during NBA blowout Mavericks advance to conference finals after Game 7 rout Celtics knock off defending champions to book ticket to conference finals Bet on Chris Paul to struggle with legacy on the line in Game 7 Were the Suns dealing with internal issues amid Sunday’s Game 7 blowout loss to the Mavericks? Phoenix coach Monty Williams benched big man Deandre Ayton in the second half of the Western Conference semifinals series finale, and played coy about the situation after the game, telling reporters “it’s internal” when asked about Ayton only playing 17 minutes. Williams subbed in center Bismack Biyombo for Ayton a few minutes into the third quarter. Ayton, who was limited to five points and four rebounds in his final game of the season, did not speak to reporters after the loss.