Game 25: Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, December 6th, 8PM MST

Post #1 » by **bwgood77** » Thu Dec 6, 2018 10:07 pm

Good luck charm:

Spoiler:

WeekapaugGroove · Post #2 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Thu Dec 6, 2018 10:22 pm

I hope they play hard but other than that it's hard to expect much tonight.

Realistic look at their rotation with Booker and Warren out:
4 rookies and rookies are by their very nature inconsistent and make mistakes
Jackson who plays like a rookie and is one of the 5 worst offensive players in the whole NBA
Ariza - actual NBA player but whether or not he will actually try after about the 5 minute mark is questionable
Crawford might get hot for a few minutes but he's an old man
Holmes - tries hard and useful NBA player but is like a 9th-10th man type on a real team
Anderson - completely washed and currently doesn't do anything well

You can't look at that and reasonably expect to beat any team.

GoodBehavior · Post #3 » by **GoodBehavior** » Thu Dec 6, 2018 11:22 pm

Can't imagine this game as anything but a double digit loss.

Blazer's defensive weakness is guard penetration and their porous backcourt. The Suns have no one to take advantage of that. Blazers will focus on Ayton and Suns will struggle to break 100 with some truly awful shooting I am sure. Have no idea how Ayton will do. Only hope is Ayton find somehow to be productive and the team just shoot lights out.

Lillard with absolutely murder this team PNR defense. Praying that Melton/Mikal can contained him.

Post #4 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 12:24 am

GoodBehavior wrote:Can't imagine this game as anything but a double digit loss.

Blazer's defensive weakness is guard penetration and their porous backcourt. The Suns have no one to take advantage of that. Blazers will focus on Ayton and Suns will struggle to break 100 with some truly awful shooting I am sure. Have no idea how Ayton will do. Only hope is Ayton find somehow to be productive and the team just shoot lights out.

Lillard with absolutely murder this team PNR defense. Praying that Melton/Mikal can contained him.

Yeah, stick Melton on Lillard. I don't know if Igor will start him immediately, but I'm sure he will play both rooks a bit....Mikal can hopefully guard him...or Jackson who is decent on PGs when Elie is in there.

Would be very nice if TJ played.

We just have to stop Jake Layman who somehow destroyed us last game.

Saberestar · Post #5 » by **Saberestar** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 2:13 am

Read on Twitter

Post #6 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 2:14 am

I don't understand why he does this and doesn't just rest and get fully healthy.

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ImNotMcDiSwear · Post #7 » by **ImNotMcDiSwear** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 2:17 am

Saberestar wrote:

Read on Twitter

While I favor Melton over Okobo obvi, I also think it's generally a good idea to alter the SL as little as possible on a game-to-game basis. That said, wouldn't be surprised if this is the last game Melton comes off the bench for us for a long time.

HYPED!!!

Post #8 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 2:25 am

ImNotMcDiSwear wrote:
Saberestar wrote:

Read on Twitter

While I favor Melton over Okobo obvi, I also think it's generally a good idea to alter the SL as little as possible on a game-to-game basis. That said, wouldn't be surprised if this is the last game Melton comes off the bench for us for a long time.

HYPED!!!

You expect him to start tomorrow then and to move Booker off point when he comes back? Who do you take out of the starting lineup when everyone comes back between Book/Bridges/Ariza/TJ/Ayton?

And if we trade Ariza I imagine it is for a starting caliber PG. Do you think they start Melton over Bridges or Warren if we get a PG? Melton to play 3?

ImNotMcDiSwear · Post #9 » by **ImNotMcDiSwear** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 2:35 am

bwgood77 wrote:
ImNotMcDiSwear wrote:
Saberestar wrote:

Read on Twitter

While I favor Melton over Okobo obvi, I also think it's generally a good idea to alter the SL as little as possible on a game-to-game basis. That said, wouldn't be surprised if this is the last game Melton comes off the bench for us for a long time.

HYPED!!!

You expect him to start tomorrow then and to move Booker off point when he comes back? Who do you take out of the starting lineup when everyone comes back between Book/Bridges/Ariza/TJ/Ayton?

And if we trade Ariza I imagine it is for a starting caliber PG. Do you think they start Melton over Bridges or Warren if we get a PG? Melton to play 3?

I mean, I'm being a little hyperbolic. Even lawyers aren't as literal as you sometimes are. :wink:

YouTube · Post #10 » by **Kerrsed** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:10 am

I think someone needs to change the starting line-up in the first post......

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Post #11 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:11 am

Wow, Holmes starting! Great move! Of course they said he is not feeling well but will try and play.

YouTube · Post #12 » by **Kerrsed** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:14 am

Wide open dunk by Harkless???? Where was our shot blocking C Holmes at?

YouTube · Post #13 » by **Kerrsed** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:17 am

Holmes already pulled.

Post #14 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:18 am

Holmes getting pulled early is fine...Ayton looked really engaged on defense when he got in despite that shot going in.

Post #15 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:20 am

Good Lord

It's already a slaughter

Post #16 » by **lilfishi22** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:21 am

Good to see Ayton taking it to the rim

YouTube · Post #17 » by **Kerrsed** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:25 am

Looks like we are the only 3 Suns fans left on here. Good thing RealGM is paying us!

Post #18 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:25 am

Despite score, playing with SO much more effort and energy tonight.

OzzyAZ · Post #19 » by **OzzyAZ** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:25 am

The lack of talent is clear as day. Blazers aren't even playing well right now and have a 13 point lead.

Funky Tut · Post #20 » by **Funky Tut** » Fri Dec 7, 2018 3:26 am

Can we just forfeit the entire season?