Game 3:Phoenix Suns (1-1) @ Portland Trail Blazers (0-1) l Saturday l 7:00pm

[SunsRback4Good]

Need a break grab a snickers

[Jdiddy701]

It's early but doesn't look like Ayton wants to have to earn that max contract, he got outplayed by McGee in 2 of 3 games

Figured this would happen. Locking him into a max is scary. I’m just confused why he still looks like a rookie out there, very timid.


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[Nando88]

I guess it's true what they say.. No Payne, No Game...

[Slim Charless]

Well that was fun

[Slim Charless]

It's early but doesn't look like Ayton wants to have to earn that max contract, he got outplayed by McGee in 2 of 3 games

Figured this would happen. Locking him into a max is scary. I’m just confused why he still looks like a rookie out there, very timid.


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It's early still. Just needs to get going again

[Ghost of Kleine]

Please tell me its not one of those giant elbow shaped couches...But a 3500 dollar 1 person super good couch just for you to watch suns games in.

I'm getting these
https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/next-gen_durapella_power_reclining_sofa/5930247-Master.html?fbclid=IwAR2peRVsCC5vaOFN8RH5-MeyJKYsBJE5ovEZ-rWmjDzTSnrycCbAQuGlyho

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/next-gen_durapella_power_reclining_loveseat_with_console/5930218.html?cgid=reclining-furniture&fbclid=IwAR2GqIXB4DIjLpf_5F6ocTnmVd8RdbQzqj9r3DJZjJ6lHDKkzcPrKXQbgr4

I sat in them yesterday and they tilt all the way back and then it has a adjustable headrest so it's not at all uncomfortable. Definitely will fall asleep in them. Won't get here til middle of December though.

Also... I watch Suns games on my PC so I can flip through different games, talk to you all on the board, and surf the web. I sit in my secretlabs Batman gaming chair. But will definitely consider moving to the downstairs once I get the couch and watch games there.

I'm getting one of these ... https://www.lovesac.com/media/fall_2021/SacsLanding.jpg

[garrick]

Well at least we get to watch Stix and so far he is playing pretty good. Some layups and a couple blocks.

[Mulhollanddrive]

It can be hard to find the magic again, especially if we're just expecting it to happen.

[bwoolf2]

It's early but doesn't look like Ayton wants to have to earn that max contract, he got outplayed by McGee in 2 of 3 games

Figured this would happen. Locking him into a max is scary. I’m just confused why he still looks like a rookie out there, very timid.


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It's early still. Just needs to get going again

I mentioned that but he and the Suns don't get their **** together they are going to be 5 games under 500 chasing everyone down. It's just the complete lack of effort that is concerning, because this is what Ayton has done most of his careers it was the playoff run that wax an anomaly.

[Mulhollanddrive]

Miami started 7-14 last year and finished 33-18

[bwoolf2]

Well at least we get to watch Stix and so far he is playing pretty good. Some layups and a couple blocks.

I would rather him get Naders minutes, nader plays hard but he doesn't seem to make good bbiq plays and other teams seem to go in runs when he is in.

[SunsRback4Good]

Shaqtin a fool number 1 nominee Frank Kaminsky

[SunsRback4Good]

Miami started 7-14 last year and finished 33-18

Miami also made the finals few years ago.

[Barkley6]

Welp that was awful. Onto the next one I suppose.

[Jdiddy701]

I’m definitely not worried about the Suns. They’ll be alright. Interesting to see what happens after the Sarver news comes out though.


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[Mulhollanddrive]

Miami started 7-14 last year and finished 33-18

Miami also made the finals few years ago.

yeah the season before and they had a short off-season

[darealjuice]

Disgusting game. Thorough ass whooping.

[garrick]

It's early but doesn't look like Ayton wants to have to earn that max contract, he got outplayed by McGee in 2 of 3 games

Figured this would happen. Locking him into a max is scary. I’m just confused why he still looks like a rookie out there, very timid.


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He needs touches throughout the game though and when he goes through stretches without touching the ball he kind of looks lost.

I just wish he would just take it up strong sometimes without thinking too much, ball movement is great and all but he passes up a lot of easy shots around the basket.

[Ghost of Kleine]

The suns didn't even bother showing up to play tonight. Again, it's obvious they're not yet in game shape and up to speed for the game yet. The mental miscues would be more troubling, But they're honestly not all that surprising considering all of the BS that they're having to process that's hanging over their heads!

- Coming so close to the championship, Only to choke and give up for straight games in the finals. ( Finals Hangover residual effects lingering).

- Not being physically ready and in full game shape yet. Still fatigued from the long finals run it seems. It should remedy itself by around 15 games in or so.

- Not being at all mentally focused and/ or dialed in. This is not surprising though with so much hanging over their heads. Losing in the finals, Ayton not getting an extension ( as a result, Not fully dialed in) I'm sure he's also aware of the trade rumors involving him on top of not getting the contract extension from Saver has only compounded the apathy. ALSO, There's of course the recent issues with Saver and possibly new ownership if factual.

These concerns/ uncertainties actually weigh heavy on a team and it's players, As the players will ultimately be contemplating whether or not the new owner/ ownership group will have interest in roster alterations, possible trades resulting from salary reduction interests, etc.

And if it doesn't happen, The allegations will still linger for awhile regardless. All of these factors can make it pretty hard ( professional or not) to be able to fully focus on the game, etc. These seasonal distractions are pretty poor timing for us to be able to get out the gate strong!! But better ( I suppose) than having it happen right as the playoffs arrive!

[MrMiyagi]

Portland just lost 5 games in a row including the preseason, and we were on a back to back. Ugly loss, but not panic-inducing.