The Phoenix Suns will play their third preseason game Monday, July 14, against the Sacramento Kings in the second of a back-to-back.

Former Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle had an up-and-down performance in his debut start for the Phoenix Suns during NBA Summer League action, illustrating both promising moments and areas requiring growth as the Suns lost decisively to the Atlanta Hawks.

No Khaman Maluach, the Phoenix Suns’ 10th overall pick. No Rasheer Fleming at 31. No Ryan Dunn. A big chunk of what had us tuning in was suddenly missing. But that’s Summer League for you. It happens every year.

With Ighodaro and Koby Brea catching a breather late in the quarter, rookie Alex Schumacher stepped up. The Seattle product gave the Suns a jolt off the bench, scoring six quick points, capped by a buzzer-beating bucket to close the frame.