Game 81: Phoenix Suns (47-33) @ Sacramento Kings (45-35) | Friday | 7:30PM

Saberestar · Post #1 » by **Saberestar** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:24 am

Suns:
Damion Lee OUT.

Kings:
Malik Monk OUT.
Kevin Huerter OUT.
Javale McGee QUESTIONABLE.

sunsbg · Post #2 » by **sunsbg** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:47 am

Two inconsistent teams in same position build using different strategy - superteam vs continuity. First game in a while to watch live or on replay without checking box-score in advance so hoping for a good game and Suns win.

Jarlaxle0204 · Post #3 » by **Jarlaxle0204** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:58 pm

We win this one and then we are locked into either the 6 or 7. We really need to win both of these and hope the Pelicans lose one.

sunsbg · Post #4 » by **sunsbg** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:57 pm

Turns out Suns can't fall below 8th spot even by losing both remaining games because of how three team tie breaks are determined. That said win both remaining games and grab the 6th seed. For that GSW have to beat Pels today.

Post #5 » by **Qwigglez** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:59 pm

While I would like for the Suns to secure the 6th seed to avoid the play-in games, I actually think another meaningful game wouldn't be the worst idea to get this team to more reps together... as silly as that sounds towards the end of the season. Plus, I do not think the Suns match up well against the Thunder who currently are in 3rd, I know they are inexperienced, but I think the team is too old and don't have that extra gear to match up with the speed that the Thunder play with.
Though the Thunder could still end up getting the No 2 seed and Wolves drop down to 3rd.

All in all... Suns should just be playing hard tonight and doing their best to win because we could very well be likely to face the Kings once more in a play-in game and I would hate to give them any more confidence.

spanishninja · Post #6 » by **spanishninja** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:11 pm

sunsbg wrote:Turns out Suns can't fall below 8th spot even by losing both remaining games because of how three team tie breaks are determined. That said win both remaining games and grab the 6th seed. For that GSW have to beat Pels today.

that's more bad news than good really. we may have to watch us lose two play-in games rather than just one. at least with 9th seed we can outie-5000 sooner.

Revived · Post #7 » by **Revived** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:18 pm

sunsbg wrote:Two inconsistent teams in same position build using different strategy - superteam vs continuity. First game in a while to watch live or on replay without checking box-score in advance so hoping for a good game and Suns win.

At least for Sacramento their a pretty young team and have most of their picks and assets to trade to get better in the offseason.

Mr Puddles · Post #8 » by **Mr Puddles** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:42 pm

The mighty Phoenix Suns will make quick work of the kings and regain the 6th spot.

SunsRback4Good · Post #9 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:58 pm

Mr Puddles wrote:The mighty Phoenix Suns will make quick work of the kings and regain the 6th spot.

I get a major boner when watching the mighty Phoenix Suns play.

Post #10 » by **bwgood77** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:16 pm

sunsbg wrote:Turns out Suns can't fall below 8th spot even by losing both remaining games because of how three team tie breaks are determined. That said win both remaining games and grab the 6th seed. For that GSW have to beat Pels today.

That's weird. If we finish 47-35 along with the Lakers and Kings, we would lose individual tie breakers to both, but somehow one of them would be behind us? They would have both beaten us 3-2.

But I guess if it's combined records of all games between each other the Lakers would finish last, because the Kings swept them 4-0.

Mr Puddles · Post #11 » by **Mr Puddles** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:40 am

Denver losing means the Wolves aren't going to play their c-squad on the season closer. In other words, our schedule just became more difficult. Must win against the kings if the Suns want to avoid the play-in.

KLEON · Post #12 » by **KLEON** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:41 am

WTH is the NBA advertising the play in game with the Suns being in it and the season isn't over as yet. You really can't trust this league

SkyBill40 · Post #13 » by **SkyBill40** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:50 am

So do we steal a win or go home with another L? We need a win to solidify our chances of securing the final guaranteed play off spot, but this team is an enigma every time it takes the court.

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Calvin Klein · Post #14 » by **Calvin Klein** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:51 am

Denver choking tonight means you might face them if you get the 6th seed now...

SunsRback4Good · Post #15 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:54 am

Suns beat down the nuggets this season they aren’t afraid of them.

SunsRback4Good · Post #16 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:55 am

KLEON wrote:WTH is the NBA advertising the play in game with the Suns being in it and the season isn't over as yet. You really can't trust this league

NBA is basically WWE everything is already predetermined. Please tell me you knew this.

Calvin Klein · Post #17 » by **Calvin Klein** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:56 am

mmmh that might end up being a pretty dumb play

starbosa10 · Post #18 » by **starbosa10** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:56 am

Pels up 10

SkyBill40 · Post #19 » by **SkyBill40** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:00 am

Nurkic just turned his back and let Sabonis drill it from three.

starbosa10 · Post #20 » by **starbosa10** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:01 am

If only we could've traded DA for Sabonis