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Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:56 pm
by Saberestar
Starting five:
SunsTyus, Book, Beal, KD and Nurkic.
MavericksDoncic, Kyrie, Klay, Washington and Gafford.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:21 pm
by SunsRback4Good
No way we lose this game. It’s not like we’re playing B2B against a contender… oh wait.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:45 pm
by sunsbg
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.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:04 pm
by Frank Lee
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
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:33 pm
by RaisingArizona
SunsRback4Good wrote:No way we lose this game. It’s not like we’re playing B2B against a contender… oh wait.
Believe in something
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:48 pm
by Qwigglez
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.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:17 pm
by bwgood77
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.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:41 pm
by Qwigglez
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.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:53 pm
by SunsRback4Good
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.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:25 pm
by darealjuice
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.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:58 pm
by Frank Lee
Dunn might be able to give Luka some trouble eventually, but hard to imagine the first matchup goes well.

Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:06 am
by SunsRback4Good
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.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:21 am
by LV-Suns
Tonight could get ugly
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:48 am
by dmastro32
Please start Dunn
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:01 am
by MrMiyagi
Time to get the 33% win percentage!
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:05 am
by SkyBill40
And so it begins. Beal already hurt.
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Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:16 am
by garrick
Nurk needs to be benched the next time he launches a three.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:17 am
by SkyBill40
Same crap as last game. Dallas is going to kill us.
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Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:21 am
by Maze
Too much Nurk on the offensive end.Never seen a professional center so bad at making layup's.
Re: Game 3: Dallas Mavericks (1-0) @ Phoenix Suns (1-1) | Oct 26 | 7:00PM
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:23 am
by SkyBill40
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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