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Who: Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns

When: Thur, Nov 12th, @ 8:30pm(10:30ET), TNT

Where: Talking Stick Resort, Phoenix, AZ






Los Angeles Clippers starting lineup:

C- Jordan
F- Griffin
F- Stephenson
G- Redick
G- Paul

Reserves: Crawford/Pierce/Rivers/Smith/Johnson















Phoenix Suns starting lineup:

C- Chandler
F- Morris
F- Tucker
G- Knight
G- Bledsoe

Reserves: Warren/Len/Leuer/Price/Weems

All I know for certain is you never have any idea what you're going to get with this team.

We've been giving out free Carl's Jnr like crazy lately (Rondo, Aminu, Powell?, Dre), and it might happen again with DJ.

Suns are playing after a 4 day rest....damn that's long. I hope they work out most of the kinks in their play.

I'm always right, Suns will win.


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Suns need to just double team Blake from the start. I don't know why the Suns always think they can guard him one on one but I've rarely seen us throw a double team at Blake since he's entered the league.

If Kieff is the player that's gonna guard Blake by himself, we may as well forfeit before the game, why even bother playing?

On top, the Suns leave Blake wide open to shoot jumpers on the pick and pops with CP3 as if he's some scrub or something.

Griffin is one of the best mid range shooting big men in the NBA, quit making it so easy for him and we should win.

SF88 wrote:Suns need to just double team Blake from the start. I don't know why the Suns always think they can guard him one on one but I've rarely seen us throw a double team at Blake since he's entered the league.

If Kieff is the player that's gonna guard Blake by himself, we may as well forfeit before the game, why even bother playing?

On top, the Suns leave Blake wide open to shoot jumpers on the pick and pops with CP3 as if he's some scrub or something.

Griffin is one of the best mid range shooting big men in the NBA, quit making it so easy for him and we should win.

and one of the best passing big men in the NBA

and one of the best dribbling big men in the NBA

and one of the most athletic big men in the NBA

overall he's OK

Tough game for sure, but a few bounces of the ball our way a few games ago and we beat them in LA. Gonna have to bring it again but I think we pull out a hard fought win. Go Suns!

Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Matt1979 wrote:Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Dubai? Nice!

SF88 wrote:

Matt1979 wrote:Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Dubai? Nice!

Yeah it's great. Been a couple of times before as have family there. A week of sunshine and relaxation (as England is rainy, cold and miserable at the moment!)

So this game was on October 12th? What was the score? FIX IT!

Matt1979 wrote::cry:

SF88 wrote:

Matt1979 wrote:Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Dubai? Nice!

Yeah it's great. Been a couple of times before as have family there. A week of sunshine and relaxation (as England is rainy, cold and miserable at the moment!)

Yea my dad practically lives in Abu Dhabi due to work so I've been there a lot. Its probably like a 2 hour drive, not bad.

Hope your ready for the humidity though!

Eric Bledsoe's average so far- 21.9pts, 6.1 assts, 3.3 rebs, 2.1 stls - FG % 45. Turnovers down a little too, I just don't see him make the dumb TO's anymore. His energy on defense doesn't show up on the stat sheets. I've said it since he's arrived, he's arguably the best defender in his position in the league.

People HATED him last year. Just as people hate Knight this season. Just give them time. Both are very good players. Knight will get it together.

Same goes for Keef, he's struggling shooting so far. His confidence is down. Rhythm will come back. Only thing I'm worried about him is his defense. I know it's not the best but lately it's been very bad. Again, I think him being in a slump has a lot to do with it.

Pj Tucker is useless but I like the guy. Reminds me of when Channing played with us, I like him as a person but talent wise- no thanks.


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This is the type of game we win if we get to 50 wins.

We played a good 10 minutes against them last week and troubled them, at home should be more consistant.

I agree on Bledsoe, he is simply taking more control of his offense, more shot creation (hopefully % maintains / improves, that'll be the biggest barometer) and better handling. He's right on track, and I think is moving into 1 of a big 3 needed for a championship run.

Suns wear their pride (grey) sleeved jerseys tomorrow vs clippers.


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I wish someone in the Suns media would ask Hornacek if he's even considering changes to the lineup and rotations.

SF88 wrote:I wish someone in the Suns media would ask Hornacek if he's even considering changes to the lineup and rotations.

He talks about that here.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/11/10/phoenix-suns-search-regular-reserve-rotation/75543384/

He needs to do something. Tucker is playing bad basketball, no reason to starting him if he is playing like ****.

That photo of Lance is terrifying.

Saberestar wrote:

SF88 wrote:I wish someone in the Suns media would ask Hornacek if he's even considering changes to the lineup and rotations.

He talks about that here.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/11/10/phoenix-suns-search-regular-reserve-rotation/75543384/

He needs to do something. Tucker is playing bad basketball, no reason to starting him if he is playing like ****.

I actually liked Tucker guarding Stevenson. I'm not sure if anyone noticed, but on one defensive play, Tucker body shoved Lance a good five feet, and knocked him into the fans.

I still like Tucker banging around the opposing wing, so when Warren comes in, he has more time to focus on the offensive side. Our main issues are with Morris, and Weems. We should give both Archie and Booker, Weems minutes, and pull Morris any time he half asses out there.

Let's hope Dallas gives the Clips a rough night tonight, and our guys have watched enough film to be ready.