Game 59: Suns (18-40) @ Bucks (25-31)

[harshey1388]

I'm loving these guys on NBA tv talk about how horrible the last couple Suns possessions were. They are so passionate. I wish everyone would just embrace the fact that we are tanking!

[ImNotMcDiSwear]

Chriss showed a lot of two-way potential in this game. Impressive young player. TJ's started getting steady, too. Could this be a Penny/JJ thing with TJ and Tucker? You pre-SSOL fans will know what I'm talking about.

[Mulhollanddrive]

The one time we run a catch and shoot for Booker, it's with 8 seconds left.

[DirtyDez]

[Saberestar]

Another "good" loss. Really close games against two decent teams on the road, I like it.

Ulis and Jones Jr. played way worse today, Ulis shooted too much in this one.

Bledsoe played a poor game, he could not handle Brogdon and he was off shooting the ball.

Warren played a terrific game, solid defensively and playing to his strengths on offense. Hopefully he continuos like that for the rest of the season.

Williams overplaying Len for a second consecutive game. It is a shame that he is not two inches taller...

[jcsunsfan]

I think we ride this lineup for the last 20+ games in the hopes we get to evaluate the following:

1. Is Len a starter or a bench C
2. Is Warren a starter or a good bench SF
3. Is Ulis a reliable backup PG or 3rd string
4. Is Williams a reliable backup C or 3rd string
5. Is DJJ an NBA player and if so does he fit

1. Don't know.
2. Starter
3. Back up
4. Back up
5. Not yet.

[jcsunsfan]

I'm glad to see tj recovering from his tattoo injury finally

What?

[NTB]

I'm glad to see tj recovering from his tattoo injury finally

What?

Just nevermind.

[MathiasPW]

I'm glad to see tj recovering from his tattoo injury finally

What?

Just nevermind.

[ATTL]

I'm glad to see tj recovering from his tattoo injury finally

What?

The last page of the TJ warren thread will explain everything.

[ImNotMcDiSwear]

I'm glad to see tj recovering from his tattoo injury finally

What?

The last page of the TJ warren thread will explain everything.

That story is probably the single best post I've ever seen in this forum.

[jcsunsfan]

I'm glad to see tj recovering from his tattoo injury finally

What?

The last page of the TJ warren thread will explain everything.

Oh good grief.

[OGBAH]

How much is that Sauce gonna cost tho

[RaisingArizona]

How much is that Sauce gonna cost tho

1/2 of Len with 3x the production.

[Qwigglez]

A couple of things I noticed watching the game...
Is Bledsoe not trying anymore, or is the Bucks defense make it that much more difficult for him to penetrate the middle? I feel like the front office / coaching staff told him to take it easy the rest of the year because the past two games I haven't see him relentlessly driving to the basket like he used to. Good for his knees I suppose but bad for his fantasy owners (I need his stats!).

Why can't Alex Len do anything offensively? Seriously, I see him make decent post moves, getting by his guy and then just point blank missing an easy bucket. Is this all in his head? should he go on a yoga retreat in the mountains to clear his mind? He also missed an easy dunk, I don't get it. Why can't he find the gaps in the defense like Alan Williams, or even Tyson Chandler?

Booker with only 11 shots. He didn't force as many bad shots as he normally does. But I expect him to take at least 15 shots a game. I notice he is being more passive, which again goes back to the Bledsoe and the front office thing. Are we telling players to play differently?

TJ Warren looks good again. PJ Tucker could have been the monster hiding in his closet. I don't think he'll ever develop a 3 point shot sadly, but if he continues to play his game he should be scoring 15-20 per game as a starter.

I know everyone is giving Alan Williams a lot of praise and he deserves it, but I think this could be a case where teams just haven't scouted for him. I'm hoping we lock him up long term but next year I don't expect him to get as many easy buckets. I will say though, some of his shots were earned baskets, but I'm saying a couple of them were easy layups where teammates found the open guy.

[kennydorglas]

A couple of things I noticed watching the game...
Why can't Alex Len do anything offensively? Seriously, I see him make decent post moves, getting by his guy and then just point blank missing an easy bucket. Is this all in his head? should he go on a yoga retreat in the mountains to clear his mind? He also missed an easy dunk, I don't get it. Why can't he find the gaps in the defense like Alan Williams, or even Tyson Chandler?

It's sad that he has Joakim Noah's touch at the rim. I guess it's mental because he cant concentrate enough to get a clean attempt... always rushed, it shows in his jumpshot too (who was expected to be very good by now).

Can he be consistent enough to play up for his next salary? This is the 1M dollar question for sure.
His rim protection/rebound is very good tho, nitpicking him for not be a complete player at 23 is not fair too.