Often the source of “winning plays” that make life easier for his stars, Ryan Dunn found that on December 28, 2024, said process required showing the Golden State Warriors what happens when one flies too close to the sun. Reasonably positioned to amend his teammate’s missed shot by racing out in defensive transition, 2024’s No. 28 pick smoothly swivels his frame, deterring Jonathan Kuminga from any attempt to attack the paint. Down to one final, difficult task in stopping Trayce Jackson-Davis’ sure-to-be-powerful drive, Dunn matches his energy, elevating to powerfully send the big man’s dunk attempt in the opposite direction. Attempting to put clamps on any player confident enough to enter “The Dunngeon,” the hustle-minded rookie tallied a team-high seven contested shots and held opposing scorers to just 33.3 percent shooting (4-of-12) as the nearest defender. Helping keep Phoenix competitive even in defeat, Dunn finished with an efficient 15-point showing, alongside four rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and a 3-pointer. · Dec 29, 2024