Committed to the goal of helping the Phoenix Suns spoil the debut of the L.A. Clippers’ new much-revered, $2 billion arena, Mason Plumlee discovered success through a famous, money-based idiom: by keeping up with the Joneses. Holding down Phoenix’s defensive fort from a deep drop coverage against the Clippers’ two-sided pick-and-roll, the 12-year veteran shuffles his feet, rotating over to send Kai Jones’ dunk attempt away in denial. Combining the block with prosperous hustle on the opposite end, Plumlee — competitive, even after his teammate’s missed layup — again uses active hands to poke free Derrick Jones Jr.’s dribble before directing it through for a layup. On a night of unsung heroes, Plumlee was just that in October 23, 2024’s win, contributing eight points (on perfect two-of-two shooting), two rebounds, one assist, and one rejection across a productive 14-minute run. · Oct 24, 2024