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Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM

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Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#1 » by Saberestar » Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:50 am

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With a win here and the Mavs losing @ Indiana we would be 10th tonight.

And Sabonis is out for at least 10 days. We have a game against the Kings on April so 9th isn't beyond our reach yet.

Injuries:

Bulls
London Ball OUT.
Josh Giddey QUESTIONABLE.
Ayo Dosumnu OUT.

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Bradley Beal OUT.
Grayson Allen OUT.
Mason Plumlee OUT.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#2 » by MrMiyagi » Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:02 am

SHAZAM!

Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and 4 1st round picks and a swap so some Vegas Bookies would like us.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#3 » by Mr Puddles » Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:04 pm

Saberestar wrote: Ball OUT.


Dude, again, we've talked about this. Let's keep the conversation here hoops related.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#4 » by Saberestar » Wed Mar 19, 2025 1:11 pm

Mr Puddles wrote:
Saberestar wrote: Ball OUT.


Dude, again, we've talked about this. Let's keep the conversation here hoops related.

It's big time info, breaking news that needs to be shared with all the Suns fans around the world.

This night... BALL OUT.

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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#5 » by Saberestar » Wed Mar 19, 2025 6:53 pm

Josh Giddey AVAILABLE.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#6 » by SkyBill40 » Thu Mar 20, 2025 1:59 am

Have to get this one.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#7 » by Calvin Klein » Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:14 am

Interesting starting 5
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#8 » by SkyBill40 » Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:23 am

Calvin Klein wrote:Interesting starting 5


Definitely weird to see Gillespie getting starts. Is he beating out Jones or is Budenholzer thinking we're somehow going to make the playoffs and he's saving him or something?
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#9 » by schnakenpopanz » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:01 am

surprise what happens when you play young players and use athleticsm
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#10 » by KLEON » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:05 am

SkyBill40 wrote:
Calvin Klein wrote:Interesting starting 5


Definitely weird to see Gillespie getting starts. Is he beating out Jones or is Budenholzer thinking we're somehow going to make the playoffs and he's saving him or something?

He earned it
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#11 » by RaisingArizona » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:13 am

Did anyone see my I Miss you Sophie sign
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#12 » by SkyBill40 » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:32 am

Ayton would have either fumbled that pass.out of bounds or layed it up rather than dunking it.

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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#13 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:03 am

Bud is gonna **** this lineup that's working up once Beal/Allen/Plumlee get back. He shouldn't, but he will.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#14 » by garrick » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:08 am

grumpysaddle wrote:Bud is gonna **** this lineup that's working up once Beal/Allen/Plumlee get back. He shouldn't, but he will.

The insertion of Caleb Martin into the lineup and removing the three players you mentioned has done wonders for this team.

Plumlee can still be a productive player but he should not be getting more than 15 minutes a night at most. Grayson and Beal should both sit the rest of the season as they have not been proven to help us to win games this season.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#15 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:11 am

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grumpysaddle wrote:Bud is gonna **** this lineup that's working up once Beal/Allen/Plumlee get back. He shouldn't, but he will.

The insertion of Caleb Martin into the lineup and removing the three players you mentioned has done wonders for this team.

Plumlee can still be a productive player but he should not be getting more than 15 minutes a night at most. Grayson and Beal should both sit the rest of the season as they have not been proven to help us to win games this season.

Bud benching Dunn and Oso most of the season should be illegal.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#16 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:12 am

Really liking Gillespie in the starting lineup and Tyus off the bench as a 3 point shooter works better.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#17 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:18 am

Bulls do this often when down all game, but Suns also let their foot off the gas.
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#18 » by SkyBill40 » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:20 am

Bulls have the most wins in the NBA after being down three quarters and coming back to win. I wouldn't be surprised if we fall victim to them tonight due to defensive failures and lackadaisical offense.

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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#19 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:20 am

Team also seems more balanced without trying to force feed a third "star". I really like when Booker is an aggressive scorer
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Re: Game 70: Chicago Bulls (29-39) @ Phoenix Suns (32-37) | Mar 19 | 7:00 PM 

Post#20 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:20 am

SkyBill40 wrote:Bulls have the most wins in the NBA after being down three quarters and coming back to win. I wouldn't be surprised if we fall victim to them tonight due to defensive failures and lackadaisical offense.

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