ATLANTA – For more than a decade, Atlanta has been a house of horrors for the Phoenix Suns with different rosters, but the same result. The last time the Suns won on the road in Atlanta was March 24th, 2014. Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragić ran the backcourt, and Devin Booker was graduating from high school. Since then? Losses piled quietly and absurdly, until the streak became psychological rather than tactical. That’s what makes tonight interesting, as the Suns don’t just have a chance to end this tough road stretch with a win, but to break a historic curse.

Nov 16, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) leaps and shoots the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) watches on during the second half of a game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

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Phoenix has returned to full health and is playing fast and efficiently on both ends of the floor. The depth of this team, including the second unit for the Suns, has truly been shining alongside stars Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. Since the return of Jalen Green, the Suns’ offensive profile has stabilized. Their assist rate is up, turnovers down, and late-clock efficiency has quietly climbed. More importantly, their body language has changed. This group is playing with purpose, not relief. This is an underrated indicator of sustainable momentum.

Nov 16, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) shoots from mid-range to score against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of a game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

This Hawks team isn’t powered by Trae Young anymore. Instead, Atlanta’s identity has shifted to length, pace, and defensive chaos. Jalen Johnson’s leap into true two-way stardom and Dyson Daniels’ disruptive perimeter defense have turned the Hawks into a team that forces mistakes rather than outshooting you. They rank near the top of the league in deflections and transition efficiency, numbers that punish sloppy road teams. Phoenix has been capable of defending the NBA’s top stars recently, and will have to do so again if they want to end their losing streak in Atlanta.

Nov 16, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A general view as Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) watches play under the basket from center court during the second half of a game against Atlanta Hawks at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

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For Suns fans, ending the Atlanta drought would signal something bigger than a road win. It would be proof that this Suns team is done dragging old ghosts through new season, and is looking towards a bright future.

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