SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors new home court is where Suns coach Monty Williams first became concerned about his teams potential for slippage, when Phoenix nearly blew a game in which it led by as many as 34 points.<\/p>\n
So its fitting that Chase Center is also where the Suns longest losing skid of the season hit its nadir.<\/p>\n
The Suns surrendered a 12-point fourth-quarter lead in their 105-96 loss to Golden State, marred by sloppy play. It was Phoenixs eighth defeat in a row to fall to 11-20. Without hesitation, veteran point guard Ricky Rubio called this the worst one of the tumble.<\/p>\n
Right now, were showing (ourselves to be) the team that we dont want to be, Rubio said. But its the one we are right now. And its a losing team.<\/p>\n
Here is the anatomy of such a defeat:<\/p>\n
27 turnovers<\/p>\n
That season-high figure is glaring, jarring... <\/p>\n
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