Game 26: Washington Wizards (13-11) at Phoenix Suns (9-17), Thursday, December 7th, 7PM MST

Kdab · Post #101 » by **Kdab** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:07 am

bwgood77 wrote:The starters are 25 of 43, which is 58% and that includes 6 3s in that number, of which they hit 3 and are 50%. That's far better than usual.

For this one game against a struggling Wizards team. I think I'll wait until Booker's return to see if there was any progress during this period.

Mulhollanddrive · Post #102 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:08 am

Missing Booker time.

Warren finds it hard to be the no.1 as the defense tightens in the last 5 minutes.

Post #103 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:09 am

Ulis is getting torched out there.

Golanator · Post #104 » by **Golanator** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:09 am

Why is Monroe not in the game?

MathiasPW · Post #105 » by **MathiasPW** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:09 am

Dudley comes out, team falls apart.

Post #106 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:10 am

Moose is back

Post #107 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:11 am

What are you doing JJ?

Post #108 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:13 am

It's over...JJ played great D on Beal and now Beal gonna take over

MathiasPW · Post #109 » by **MathiasPW** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:13 am

Those 50/50 calls...always 0/100 for us

Saberestar · Post #110 » by **Saberestar** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:17 am

Good effort, but we are the worse team.
Beal alone can beat us. Terrific player, better than Wall IMO.

Saberestar · Post #111 » by **Saberestar** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:24 am

sunskerr wrote:Ulis is gonna lose us the game...

I agree.
He made 3 consecutive mistakes at 96-98.

3 opportunities to score in transition and after that a 0-9 run for the Wizards.

Post #112 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:26 am

Kdab wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:The starters are 25 of 43, which is 58% and that includes 6 3s in that number, of which they hit 3 and are 50%. That's far better than usual.

For this one game against a struggling Wizards team. I think I'll wait until Booker's return to see if there was any progress during this period.

Everyone thought we had no chance against anyone, and this Wizards team despite missing Wall, is still a decent team with good players. Our players mostly played well. If James wasn't 1-9, we are probably in it at the end.

Post #113 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:32 am

Mulhollanddrive wrote:Missing Booker time.

Warren finds it hard to be the no.1 as the defense tightens in the last 5 minutes.

It's tough when iso scoring isn't really a strength of his. His strength is scoring off ball movement and when our team doesn't have great ball movement or competent point guards, it stops him from being able to take over.

phnart · Post #114 » by **phnart** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 1:13 pm

Went to this one...couple things that stood out for me-
Ulis threw the ball away way too much. Don't know if he was pressing or just that he is a mediocre passer at best. In fact, the whole team struggled to take care of the ball. This could be attributed to no one being used to having the ball that much.

Jackson looked decent, although he needs to figure out the free throw line soon.

Monroe could have scored a lot more. Gortat took the night off mentally.

Len goes in and out of being engaged in the game. When he was focused, he seemed to get every rebound he wanted.

Chriss looked engaged for most of the game.

Bender and James were complete non-factors.

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jeff2020 · Post #115 » by **jeff2020** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 3:45 pm

Didn't get to watch the game but judging from the box score it looks like Warren and Monroe played well. I am really liking Monroe a lot and I wouldn't mind keeping in around for a while. In 24 minutes it is inexcusable for Chriss to only have 2 rebounds. And has bender played himself out of the rotation? Only 7 minutes. Also box score looks like ullis played ok but judging from these comments sounds like typical Tyler ullis lol

ImNotMcDiSwear · Post #116 » by **ImNotMcDiSwear** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:00 pm

jeff2020 wrote:Didn't get to watch the game but judging from the box score it looks like Warren and Monroe played well. I am really liking Monroe a lot and I wouldn't mind keeping in around for a while. In 24 minutes it is inexcusable for Chriss to only have 2 rebounds. And has bender played himself out of the rotation? Only 7 minutes. Also box score looks like ullis played ok but judging from these comments sounds like typical Tyler ullis lol

I think Dragan is playing himself out of the rotation. I hope he's willing to put in the time this summer to get stronger, more comfortable. He works harder on both ends when he's able to handle the ball a bit on offense, and I think his ability to do that will depend on him adding some muscle.

jcsunsfan · Post #117 » by **jcsunsfan** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 4:17 pm

cosmofizzo wrote:
jeff2020 wrote:Didn't get to watch the game but judging from the box score it looks like Warren and Monroe played well. I am really liking Monroe a lot and I wouldn't mind keeping in around for a while. In 24 minutes it is inexcusable for Chriss to only have 2 rebounds. And has bender played himself out of the rotation? Only 7 minutes. Also box score looks like ullis played ok but judging from these comments sounds like typical Tyler ullis lol

I think Dragan is playing himself out of the rotation. I hope he's willing to put in the time this summer to get stronger, more comfortable. He works harder on both ends when he's able to handle the ball a bit on offense, and I think his ability to do that will depend on him adding some muscle.

It looks like it, and I am a big Dragan fan. That mask is not helping.

JMac1 · Post #118 » by **JMac1** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 5:42 pm

I like Dragan and Chriss and Len, although I have written them off as possible 2nd options....Just 3 D Bender and rebound the ball with good outlet passing.

JJ is in the clock now.

thamadkant · Post #119 » by **thamadkant** » Fri Dec 8, 2017 8:12 pm

Suns PGs bring the team down.

Mike James kicked the ball out and blames a team mate.. you hack.

Ulis nails 3s then tries to do fancy passes out of bounds CONSECUTIVE plays *slow clap

Useless

Revived · Post #120 » by **Revived** » Sat Dec 9, 2017 8:03 am

bwgood77 wrote:
Revived wrote:Time for Warren to show he’s capable of stepping up as a #1 if needed temporarily.

He stepped up as the #1 last time they played. Tougher to step up as a #1 though when there are fewer scoring options. Easier for Book to step up with Warren around and Warren to step up with Booker around, but when one is out, the opposing defense can throw most all their attention on one guy.

For sure, it’s definitely harder but that’s what Warren will have to do. Kinda like how Beal has stepped up lately without Wall despite the added attention or how LMA has done this season without Kawhi etc.

It’s gonna be a challenge but hopefully he’s ready for it.