Game 69: Indiana Pacers @ Phoenix Suns l Thur 8/6 l 1:00pm

[SunsRback4Good]

Who: Indiana Pacers @ Phoenix Suns

When: Thur, August, 6th @ 1:00pm, FSNAZ,

Where: Visa Athletic Center, Reunion, FL






Indiana Pacers starting lineup:

C: Turner

F- Warren

F- A. Holiday

G- Oladipo

G- Brogdon


Reserves: J. Holiday/D. McDermott/T. McConnell/Sampson[b]





[b]Phoenix Suns starting lineup

C: Ayton

F- Cam

F- Bridges

G: Booker

G- Rubio


Reserves: Saric/Payne/Carter/Kaminsky

[Fo-Real]

Recently they own us!! Been taking our lunch money for the last 3 years. Defensively and intensity wise have overwhelm us every time.

[WeekapaugGroove]

Bridges needs to put Tony Buckets in the torture chamber.



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[KLEON]

Warren's offensive game reminds me of a Shawn Marion that can actually shoot.

[suns12345]

Warren's offensive game reminds me of a Shawn Marion that can actually shoot.

minus the athleticism x 10000000

[SunsRback4Good]

Our chances of play in were around 1-2% going into the bubble last week. 3 games later and our chances have skyrocketed to 30-40%. And I truly believe if Phoenix manages to win tomorrow while one if not both Blazers & Pels lose as well our % rate should increase to 65-70%. Our chances of making a play lies on our record which must be 7-1 at worst or 8-0 at best. Those are the only two options. But even if we miss out I am just excited how well we've played so far. I assumed we'd win one maybe two games if we are lucky and instead won 3 with another 5 left.

Go Suns!!!

[SunsRback4Good]

Warren's offensive game reminds me of a Shawn Marion that can actually shoot.

Pretty impressive how Warren is ranked 16th in the league in fg % at 54% which is dominated by centers mostly.

[bwgood77]

Warren's offensive game reminds me of a Shawn Marion that can actually shoot.

Pretty impressive how Warren is ranked 16th in the league in fg % at 54% which is dominated by centers mostly.

Marion? No, he is, at least for the last 3 games, hard to compare anyone too, but Marion is far off in my opinion. He was always better inside the arc for a forward than anyone I remember, and that's before he started hitting the 3 at a high rate. I can't really think of a good comparison, but it would be an elite player from the last 10-15 years when the 3 became really popular..if you are just considering the last 3 games.

Funny, when I first was reading your OP, I saw F - Warren and thought of it as eff Warren initially.

[SunsRback4Good]

Warren's offensive game reminds me of a Shawn Marion that can actually shoot.

Pretty impressive how Warren is ranked 16th in the league in fg % at 54% which is dominated by centers mostly.

Marion? No, he is, at least for the last 3 games, hard to compare anyone too, but Marion is far off in my opinion. He was always better inside the arc for a forward than anyone I remember, and that's before he started hitting the 3 at a high rate. I can't really think of a good comparison, but it would be an elite player from the last 10-15 years when the 3 became really popular..if you are just considering the last 3 games.

Funny, when I first was reading your OP, I saw F - Warren and thought of it as eff Warren initially.

Haha.. I don't despise Warren that much YET.

As for Warren comparisons I don't believe Marion is the right player. But would do say about Gilbery Arenas. Warren had to work on his three point game whilst Arenas was already more polished in that field. Both can get hot and nail quite a few and also drive inside for jumpshot or layups. Only difference is Gilbert averaged 6.5 ft attempts for his career to Warren 3.5.

[bwgood77]

Pretty impressive how Warren is ranked 16th in the league in fg % at 54% which is dominated by centers mostly.

Marion? No, he is, at least for the last 3 games, hard to compare anyone too, but Marion is far off in my opinion. He was always better inside the arc for a forward than anyone I remember, and that's before he started hitting the 3 at a high rate. I can't really think of a good comparison, but it would be an elite player from the last 10-15 years when the 3 became really popular..if you are just considering the last 3 games.

Funny, when I first was reading your OP, I saw F - Warren and thought of it as eff Warren initially.

Haha.. I don't despise Warren that much YET.

As for Warren comparisons I don't believe Marion is the right player. But would do say about Gilbery Arenas. Warren had to work on his three point game whilst Arenas was already more polished in that field. Both can get hot and nail quite a few and also drive inside for jumpshot or layups. Only difference is Gilbert averaged 6.5 ft attempts for his career to Warren 3.5.

Arenas is better, but still not who I would pick..I will think of someone...it's hard though...as long as I've watched basketball, I really don't remember a guy who can drive to the hoop like he does and even off balance, with two defenders on him or whatever the circumstance, it almost ALWAYS goes in...it's like he knows every way the rim and backboard can bounce for it to go in. It is not anything I remember with anyone. And now he is hitting the 3 like crazy. I think I should think of a somewhat good comparison, and I don't watch other teams THAT much, so there may be someone out there who has the same ability.

It just really really sucks for me, because I am sure everyone knows how much I liked him, and I knew his scoring was rare, and he hit 43% from 3 his last year here...you should not let those types of players go, period...I won't even get into the return because I know the reasoning. But to keep a guy like Oubre over him is really disappointing, especially with his superb contract...it has to be one of the best contracts in the league.

All that being said, I think people know it's obvious I love Bridges, so I would love to see him shut him down...unlikely the way TJ can score, but it will be a really really fun battle for me to watch, my two favorite recent Suns going against each other.

[Mr Puddles]

Just a minor speedbump on the road to playoff glory. The pacers are about to bow in awe before that scorching sun of basketball prowess - the mighty Phoenix Suns.

[Jorgeglez7]

After all these miracles that have recently happened, we still need a lot more. I think we have a fair chance with Mikal guarding Warren and Rubio taking care of Brogdon. Anyway I'm fking scared. Every game is a whole quest.

[El Hespiritu]

[Saberestar]

They really need Miles Turner, with Sabonis out they usually play small and he is their only rim protector.

I would love to watch an aggressive Ayton today. He needs to put pressure on Turner, put him in foul trouble.

[Saberestar]

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[SunsRback4Good]

Last time I've been this excited was in 13-14 season, where we missed 3 straight years of playoffs and finished 48-34. Yet we missed out by one game to the 8th seeded Mavs. What's insane was if we played in the East we would be tied for 3 frigging seed. Instead of 9 years of playoff drought it should at least have been 5 y.

Regardless of what happens with Pels & Blazers, if we beat another playoff team which would make 3 in a row than I wholeheartedly believe we make the play in or qualifier which you call it.

[darmani]

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[m1chal]

What I love about this whole bubble is that games start so early. It's only 10PM for the Suns game, a perfect time to watch it. I hope we crush TJ and Mikal's defense makes him cry

[Mr Puddles]

What I love about this whole bubble is that games start so early. It's only 10PM for the Suns game, a perfect time to watch it. I hope we crush TJ and Mikal's defense makes him cry

You must be in Europe as well lol. I've seen a bunch of people complain that the game are all during work hours, whereas for me it's the exact opposite - I can finally watch the games live

[sasquatchBob]

What I love about this whole bubble is that games start so early. It's only 10PM for the Suns game, a perfect time to watch it. I hope we crush TJ and Mikal's defense makes him cry

It's good and bad at the same time. It tricks me into watching the game and I end up going to sleep at 1 AM. Next day at work is rough...