Game 41: Phoenix Suns (20-20) @ Detroit Pistons (21-20) | Sat 18 | 2:00PM

[Saberestar]

LETSSSSS **** GOOO!!!

[Saberestar]

What a game my god! That was an intense battle between two talented teams giving his all.

That was an EPIC PERFORMANCE from Book and KD.

KD was unbelievable in the 2nd half. He was playing one of his worst games that I could remember in the first but Book was playing great an we were in the game but in the 2nd half he was a MONSTER on both sides specially on offense. Masterful and clutch performance.

And what can I say about Richards? Wow. He was everything that we needed in this game. He is a very good finisher at the rim and he plays hard and tough.

Dunn played very good defense on Cunningham and he scored again over 10 points.

And finally I want to give his props to Tyus who was needed for his ball handling and he did a nice job too. The Pistons put pressure and he didn't make mistakes.

Very VERY good W on the road!

[sashaturiaf]

Sabrestar rejuvenated and all it took was Nick Richards

[sunskerr]

Any time a guy you traded someone like Okogie and a few seconds for drops 20/10 off the bench it's a good sign. I know it's against Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart lol but a big game is a big game.

[Mr Puddles]

Any time a guy you traded someone like Okogie and a few seconds for drops 20/10 off the bench it's a good sign. I know it's against Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart lol but a big game is a big game.

Jalen Duren and Stewart are solid rebounder who are the main reason the Pistons are third in the league in rebounding differential. Grabbing 11 boards, including 4 offensive, is impressive, especially on their home floor.

This is the same team that just got absolute crushed on the boards by the Hawks, who are essentially a break-even team in terms of rebounding differential.

I also felt the Suns overall were rebounding better as team, hopefully Richards effort on the boards are wearing off the same way that Dunn's effort on defense can be effectious. The rebounding effort looked night and day from previous games.

[Saberestar]

Any time a guy you traded someone like Okogie and a few seconds for drops 20/10 off the bench it's a good sign. I know it's against Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart lol but a big game is a big game.

That C position is an strength for the Pistons.

Jalen Duren is one of the best young Cs in the league. And I don't like Stewart but I recognize that he is one of the best backup Cs.

[SunsRback4Good]

Sabrestar rejuvenated and all it took was Nick Richards

Not really the Suns can be 25 games under .500 and saber will still be super excited.

[sashaturiaf]

Sabrestar rejuvenated and all it took was Nick Richards

Not really the Suns can be 25 games under .500 and saber will still be super excited.

No he was definitely beginning to crack after the Hawks game when Okongwu grabbed every offensive rebound. Go back and read it if you don't believe me

[SunsRback4Good]

Sabrestar rejuvenated and all it took was Nick Richards

Not really the Suns can be 25 games under .500 and saber will still be super excited.

No he was definitely beginning to crack after the Hawks game when Okongwu grabbed every offensive rebound. Go back and read it if you don't believe me

I believe you I just didn’t see that particular post.

[RaisingArizona]

What time does the game start tonight

[RaisingArizona]

Out shopping with the wife, so no hoops watching today.

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Good for you.

Not quite sure how to take that.

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What did you buy us?

[sunskerr]

Any time a guy you traded someone like Okogie and a few seconds for drops 20/10 off the bench it's a good sign. I know it's against Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart lol but a big game is a big game.

That C position is an strength for the Pistons.

Jalen Duren is one of the best young Cs in the league. And I don't like Stewart but I recognize that he is one of the best backup Cs.

It's one of their weaker positions. Duren has potential but yeah he's got lots of issues on defense, same as Stewart. I stand corrected on their rebounding, although Duren does chase rebounds a lot.

[KLEON]

I have zero doubt we would have lost this game without the Richards trade. I don't think he's a good basketball player but he's big and athletic and that's what we need. Really helps he can hit his FT too

Now go and get another 5. Richards can't play all 48.

" I don't think he's a good basketball player". What exactly does that mean? The dude knows his role and is the mean reason we won that game

[sashaturiaf]

I have zero doubt we would have lost this game without the Richards trade. I don't think he's a good basketball player but he's big and athletic and that's what we need. Really helps he can hit his FT too

Now go and get another 5. Richards can't play all 48.

" I don't think he's a good basketball player". What exactly does that mean? The dude knows his role and is the mean reason we won that game

"Not a good basketball player" meaning if he was a bit shorter he wouldn't be a NBA player. However size counts in basketball and he's by far our most effective 5

[bullsaficianado]

Glad this franchise now sees the obvious. We needed a guy like Richards there in the paint. Great game by him and Durant in the 2nd half was amazing. He probably felt more comfortable not having to do all the work in the paint for a change.

[SkyBill40]

Good for you.

Not quite sure how to take that.

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What did you buy us?

A win?

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[grumpysaddle]

It's a Christmas miracle.