But the way the Suns' veteran backups Morris and Plumlee played helped keep Phoenix from going off the rails. “Just high activity from Mason," Booker said. "Monte’s been solid all season in ...

The Phoenix Suns (26-25) play the second of back-to-back home games against the Denver Nuggets (33-19) on Saturday.

Leadership can come in various forms on a professional sports team. The best scorers or most talented players don't always have to be a team's emotional leader in the locker room and on the court.