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The Phoenix Suns are expected to have a losing record after trading away veteran stars and rebuilding with a younger roster.

Despite low expectations, the Suns could still make the play-in tournament, as teams with losing records have done so in the past.

The Phoenix Suns are expected to have a losing record and miss the playoffs this season after trading away Kevin Durant, buying out Bradley Beal and starting anew.

However, consider this.

In the last four seasons, five teams reached the play-in tournament in the West with a losing record, with one advancing to the playoffs.

The New Orleans Pelicans finished 36-46 in the regular season but defeated the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in to earn the eighth seed in the 2022 playoffs. N

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