The Phoenix Suns stunned everyone last season by smashing their win projection with 45 victories — their first year without major stars and under a new coach. They hit that over mark by February, proving they could compete despite roster upheaval. Now, oddsmakers are already eyeing them for a 38.5-win season and an eighth seed in the West, tied with Golden State. While injuries plagued them all year, they still overachieved — but a late-season slump and a first-round playoff sweep hint they may struggle to sustain that early magic.

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