Game 63: Phoenix Suns (33-29) @ Charlotte Hornets (20-43) l Wednesday l 5:00pm l BSAZ

Post #141 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:12 am

Wait why was KD put back into the game? We're up 14 with 2min left

SunsRback4Good · Post #142 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:12 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Did Ayton and Warren play together before or was Ayton drafted after T.J was traded?

Nevermind, got my answer from Lilfishi.

They played together for a season...the 19 win season

bwgood77 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Did Ayton and Warren play together before or was Ayton drafted after T.J was traded?

They played together a bit. In Ayton's rookie year TJ played about half the season then got injured and then traded for a Suns pick (outgoing) in the offseason.

Thank you to you both I didn’t check and was not sure if both played together.

Post #143 » by **Qwigglez** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:13 am

oddity wrote:As much attention KD is getting tonight, can we just appreciate DBook's superstar performance tonight?

It's tough for me since Booker hasn't had a steal in four games now. :evil:

I like the subtle smiles I saw from Booker. He hardly showed any emotion his first few seasons because of how bad the Suns were but its good to see him having some fun out there. Wish he would get back to shooting above 85% from the FT line too.

Post #144 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:13 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Did Ayton and Warren play together before or was Ayton drafted after T.J was traded?

Nevermind, got my answer from Lilfishi.

They played together for a season...the 19 win season

bwgood77 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Did Ayton and Warren play together before or was Ayton drafted after T.J was traded?

They played together a bit. In Ayton's rookie year TJ played about half the season then got injured and then traded for a Suns pick (outgoing) in the offseason.

Thank you to you both I didn’t check and was not sure if both played together.

Don't worry, it was highly unmemorable. The highlight might've been seeing our #1 pick play

Post #145 » by **Qwigglez** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:14 am

lilfishi22 wrote:Wait why was KD put back into the game? We're up 14 with 2min left

Hornets have won 5 straight, they are a dangerous team.

grumpysaddle · Post #146 » by **grumpysaddle** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:14 am

lilfishi22 wrote:Wait why was KD put back into the game? We're up 14 with 2min left

Probably just to get in some reps? He wasn't quite at his 25 minute restriction. Not a lot of games left to get the team in rhythm.

LV-Suns · Post #147 » by **LV-Suns** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:14 am

lilfishi22 wrote:Wait why was KD put back into the game? We're up 14 with 2min left

Monty and his set weird rotations. He would bring in the starters when the game would be all out of reach.

Slim Charless · Post #148 » by **Slim Charless** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:14 am

I wish we had Charlotte's announcer

Revived · Post #149 » by **Revived** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:15 am

Ayton has gotten worse at boxing out on rebounds after that was one of his best skills in his first 2-3 yrs in the league.

SunsRback4Good · Post #150 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:16 am

Qwigglez wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:Wait why was KD put back into the game? We're up 14 with 2min left

Hornets have won 5 straight, they are a dangerous team.

LaMelo was a huge part of that winning streak. He’s a fun player to watch such a shame he continues to get injured.

Revived · Post #151 » by **Revived** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:16 am

Good win overall. No injuries and looks like every min their gaining chemistry on the court.

Slim Charless · Post #152 » by **Slim Charless** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:16 am

Qwigglez wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:Wait why was KD put back into the game? We're up 14 with 2min left

Hornets have won 5 straight, they are a dangerous team.

Monty is dumb.

Post #153 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:18 am

KD with a smile

Always good to get the W on your debut

LV-Suns · Post #154 » by **LV-Suns** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:19 am

SunsRback4Good wrote:
Qwigglez wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:Wait why was KD put back into the game? We're up 14 with 2min left

Hornets have won 5 straight, they are a dangerous team.

LaMelo was a huge part of that winning streak. He’s a fun player to watch such a shame he continues to get injured.

Always loved Lamelo. He won me $200 on a bet I made with a friend 5 years ago that he would be better than Lonzo. Sadly the Balls are made of glass. I was reading that playing on that concrete floor at home so much has probably messed up legs.

Post #155 » by **Qwigglez** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:20 am

In all seriousness, KD just needs some more reps in. I'm sure KD wasn't going all out in those last couple of minutes and you have to trust your players to not put themselves in a position to get injured in those moments.

Post #156 » by **bwgood77** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:20 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:They played together for a season...the 19 win season

bwgood77 wrote:
They played together a bit. In Ayton's rookie year TJ played about half the season then got injured and then traded for a Suns pick (outgoing) in the offseason.

Thank you to you both I didn’t check and was not sure if both played together.

Don't worry, it was highly unmemorable. The highlight might've been seeing our #1 pick play

We were probably rooting for losses down the stretch too to make sure we could get Zion or Ja...and with 2nd worst record and the first year they have 4 lotto draws we drop 4 spots to 6, trade down and get Cam. Ended up being a decent pick but for a 19 win season and 2nd worst record, not a real prize.

Post #157 » by **Qwigglez** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:20 am

If anyone cares, the Bulls and Pistons are tied with a minute to go. Bulls were up by like 20 earlier I think.

Gorilla Warfare · Post #158 » by **Gorilla Warfare** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:22 am

Looks like KD is going to hold Book accountable for his poor free throw shooting. Good

Post #159 » by **lilfishi22** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:24 am

bwgood77 wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:

Thank you to you both I didn’t check and was not sure if both played together.

Don't worry, it was highly unmemorable. The highlight might've been seeing our #1 pick play

We were probably rooting for losses down the stretch too to make sure we could get Zion or Ja...and with 2nd worst record and the first year they have 4 lotto draws we drop 4 spots to 6, trade down and get Cam. Ended up being a decent pick but for a 19 win season and 2nd worst record, not a real prize.

Totally forgot about that. How TF did we drop to #6. Even dropping to #5 would've net us Garland but given JJ was in control, he might've traded down anyway

Book1Nation · Post #160 » by **Book1Nation** » Thu Mar 2, 2023 2:25 am

Well that was fun