Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM

Saberestar · Post #1 » by **Saberestar** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:56 pm

Starting five:

Suns
Tyus, Book, Beal, KD and Nurkic.

Mavericks
Doncic, Kyrie, Klay, Washington and Gafford.

SunsRback4Good · Post #2 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:21 pm

No way we lose this game. It’s not like we’re playing B2B against a contender… oh wait.

sunsbg · Post #3 » by **sunsbg** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:45 pm

After missing out on the Bronnies, let's beat the Ponies.

The rosters have a few similarities. Kyrie/Klay vs Beal/KD in similar age group. Traditional Cs in Nurk/Plum vs Gafford/Lively. If Nurk doesn't show up against those and being useless against teams like Boston/OKC then he needs to go. Disappointing after the off-season hype that he's in much better shape and practices 3s.

Still want to see if Mavs improved after the Klay acquisition. He's hit 6/10 on 3s in their first game, but we know Mavs players can't miss when playing 37+ CP3.

Also I'd throw Dunn at Luka until he fouls out. I'm sure the rook will take the challenge and even if gets schooled will be a valuable experience for him.

Frank Lee · Post #4 » by **Frank Lee** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:04 pm

Expecting a chippy game. These teams dont like each other. Rivalries are good tho they look to have the upper hand. Both Luka and Clay have long standing beefs with us.

Bet of the day
Booker over 2.5 threes

RaisingArizona · Post #5 » by **RaisingArizona** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:33 pm

SunsRback4Good wrote:No way we lose this game. It’s not like we’re playing B2B against a contender… oh wait.

Believe in something

Post #6 » by **Qwigglez** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:48 pm

I'd start Plumlee and have Oso as the primary backup at center. We need to have a more fluid offense where our players know their role and make solid passes.

Post #7 » by **bwgood77** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:17 pm

I wouldn't mind starting Oso. Let him be in there as just a young energy guy to rebound and block shots with those guys. He's also a smart player. We need a little more agility/athleticism at C than our two lumbering white guys.

Post #8 » by **Qwigglez** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:41 pm

bwgood77 wrote:I wouldn't mind starting Oso. Let him be in there as just a young energy guy to rebound and block shots with those guys. He's also a smart player. We need a little more agility/athleticism at C than our two lumbering white guys.

I also wouldn't mind this either. I think against the Lakers there was just one play I thought he might have overextended defensively when Rui had the ball in the corner and got in the paint, and then Rui snuck a pass to someone. It could have been the correct maneuver by Oso, but that is the only thing I can think of that could be a slight towards him. Something maybe no one else was watching but I was paying particular close attention to Oso there.

Really though, he's been so solid, and considering he is a 2nd round pick rookie speaks volume on his basketball IQ.

However... starting a 2nd round rookie over two veterans might not instill confidence in the vets and might create a bit of animosity in the locker room, particularly surrounding Nurkic/Plumlee.

SunsRback4Good · Post #9 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:53 pm

RaisingArizona wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:No way we lose this game. It’s not like we’re playing B2B against a contender… oh wait.

Believe in something

I believe that Suns will destroy the Mavs 132-107 forcing Luka and Kyrie to retire.

darealjuice · Post #10 » by **darealjuice** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:25 pm

Hopefully we bounce back from last night’s **** show, unfortunately there’s not a lot to like about how we matchup with Dallas. Luka and Kyrie can light up our garbage defense. Who is even guarding them, Tyus and Booker lol? Dunn might be able to give Luka some trouble eventually, but hard to imagine the first matchup goes well.

Frank Lee · Post #11 » by **Frank Lee** » Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:58 pm

Dunn might be able to give Luka some trouble eventually, but hard to imagine the first matchup goes well.

SunsRback4Good · Post #12 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:06 am

Frank Lee wrote:
Dunn might be able to give Luka some trouble eventually, but hard to imagine the first matchup goes well.

There’s a storm coming and none of us are invited.

LV-Suns · Post #13 » by **LV-Suns** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:21 am

Tonight could get ugly

dmastro32 · Post #14 » by **dmastro32** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:48 am

Please start Dunn

MrMiyagi · Post #15 » by **MrMiyagi** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:01 am

Time to get the 33% win percentage!

SkyBill40 · Post #16 » by **SkyBill40** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:05 am

And so it begins. Beal already hurt.

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garrick · Post #17 » by **garrick** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:16 am

Nurk needs to be benched the next time he launches a three.

SkyBill40 · Post #18 » by **SkyBill40** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:17 am

Same crap as last game. Dallas is going to kill us.

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Maze · Post #19 » by **Maze** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:21 am

Too much Nurk on the offensive end.Never seen a professional center so bad at making layup's.

SkyBill40 · Post #20 » by **SkyBill40** » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:23 am

Maze wrote:Too much Nurk on the offensive end.Never seen a professional center so bad at making layup's.

Ayton?

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