The Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies are the two hottest teams in the NBA, having won a combined 15 straight games between them.
The league-best Suns (62-14) and Grizzlies (54-23) will look to continue their respective torrid stretches at the other’s expense on Friday when they meet in Memphis.
Phoenix recorded its ninth consecutive win and matched a franchise record in victories on the season in Wednesday’s 107-103 triumph over the Golden State Warriors. The Suns’ record was set by the Charles Barkley-led 1992-93 team and matched by the Steve Nash-guided 2004-05 club.
“I’m unbelievably proud of our players and our staff and I’m proud to be a part of Suns history in this way,” Phoenix coach Monty Williams said.
Said Western Conference Player of the Week Devin Booker: “It means a whole lot. Being here seven years now and just learning more and more about the franchise and the organization and the people that have came before us and now to be up there with those ones, it feels…
