Game 77: Denver Nuggets (51-24) @ Phoenix Suns (41-35) l Friday l 7:30pm l NBATV

Mr Puddles · Post #141 » by **Mr Puddles** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 4:55 am

Overreactions up the waazoo again.

Yeah it wasn't pretty, but the suns forced an OT, 3 point loss, in Denver earlier this year when we were severely shorthanded too.

There is really not much to take away from games like this, when you're playing an undermanned team.

sashaturiaf · Post #142 » by **sashaturiaf** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 4:55 am

KD's back in the lineup and all is right in the world again. Aaron Gordon as #1 option was a sight to behold as well.

Go Suns!

sashaturiaf · Post #143 » by **sashaturiaf** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 4:56 am

Mr Puddles wrote:Overreactions up the waazoo again.

Yeah it wasn't pretty, but the suns an forced OT, 3 point loss, in Denver earlier this year when we were severely shorthanded too.

There is really not much to take away from games like this, when you're playing an undermanned team.

Correct. There is no way a vet team like the Suns will fully exert themselves up 20 against a team whose #1 option was Aaron Gordon.

Get the W and move on.

Post #144 » by **lilfishi22** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 4:57 am

Very disappointing second half. This should've been a game where we ran away with it after being up 20 at the half.

Sunlight · Post #145 » by **Sunlight** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 5:00 am

Booker's performance while losing the big lead:

MISS D. Booker 9' Running Pullup Shot
D. Booker Lost Ball TURNOVER (2 TO)
MISS D. Booker 25' 3PT
D. Booker Lost Ball Out-Of-Bounds TURNOVER (3 TO)
D. Booker Lost Ball TURNOVER (4 TO)
MISS D. Booker Driving DUNK
MISS D. Booker 25' Pullup 3PT

Jdiddy701 · Post #146 » by **Jdiddy701** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 5:04 am

Serious question, is anyone concerned with Ayton’s recent play? Something just doesn’t seem right with him. The game should be so easy for him right now.

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Post #147 » by **lilfishi22** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 5:05 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:Serious question, is anyone concerned with Ayton’s recent play? Something just doesn’t seem right with him. The game should be so easy for him right now.

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I've been concerned all year about his previously near 100% shots around the rim. Those quick hooks and push shots in the paint used to be automatic.

Jdiddy701 · Post #148 » by **Jdiddy701** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 5:15 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:Serious question, is anyone concerned with Ayton’s recent play? Something just doesn’t seem right with him. The game should be so easy for him right now.

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I've been concerned all year about his previously near 100% shots around the rim. Those quick hooks and push shots in the paint used to be automatic.

His effort is getting worse. The last two games, I just see other guys out working him for rebounds. Today, he was getting out hustled from Deandre Jordan on the boards. Maybe he plays with more fire tonight if Jokic played.

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Jdiddy701 · Post #149 » by **Jdiddy701** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 5:26 am

Good news is that I really think the Suns could win all their games to end the season. Hopefully the last 1-2 games we can rest guys once we get the 4th seed secured. Playoffs are almost here!

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sunsbum · Post #150 » by **sunsbum** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 5:38 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:Serious question, is anyone concerned with Ayton’s recent play? Something just doesn’t seem right with him. The game should be so easy for him right now.

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I've been concerned all year about his previously near 100% shots around the rim. Those quick hooks and push shots in the paint used to be automatic.
Maybe he plays with more fire tonight if Jokic played.

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such a meme

SunsRback4Good · Post #151 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 6:53 am

This team gets abused on the offensive boards like it’s nothing. Three Suns players in the paint yet Nuggets always grab boards with their hustle and energy. No way we can beat Celtics, Bucks with this type of production. In the playoffs every possession matters especially when going to WCF/NBA finals. I guess a WCF is out ceiling this year.

MrMiyagi · Post #152 » by **MrMiyagi** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 6:58 am

I thought KD made us a finals favorite, not a +7 vs g-league Nuggets lineup...DeAndre Jordan played 21 minutes tonight and started. We got dark days ahead my friends, MattyIsh **** the franchise good.

Saberestar · Post #153 » by **Saberestar** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 7:34 am

MrMiyagi wrote:I thought KD made us a finals favorite, not a +7 vs g-league Nuggets lineup...DeAndre Jordan played 21 minutes tonight and started. We got dark days ahead my friends, MattyIsh **** the franchise good.

LOL

The dark days are way behind us, this team is 5-0 with KD playing and they look unstoppable.

We were up by 27 in the third quarter and we basically called it a game. We stopped playing hard because the game was won already, not a good thing to do but they are humans and this is typical for those moments.

At the end of the day we won and we are pretty much set at 4th.

KD was amazing scoring 30 on 15 shots and with him in nice shape this team has no ceiling.

Iceman36 · Post #154 » by **Iceman36** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 7:35 am

Calm down, guys! It was just a trap game we already won.

Sometimes this board annoyes me: So much negativity and bashing despite winning games! And let me not talk about loosing games...

Suns looked great in the first half before we lost focus. I think we will win every game before the playoffs and things will start to click in both units. We will be hard to beat, if we stay focused and healthy. Still work to do with TJ and Ross. They have to find their roles and spots, now we are FINALLY healthy.

Denver will have the same problems with lost focus before the playoffs like we had last season when resting players in the end. We will be strong, because we have to fight for seeding position. Im very positiv atm!

Btw, still missing Mikal! He is a great player and person. Glad he breaks out and turns into a superstar. Maybe we can see him back in 4 years.

Puff · Post #155 » by **Puff** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 9:45 am

I was concerned about Ayton's performance like a lot of folks on this board, but I am more concerned with Cam Paynes's performance.

0 - points
0 for 5 from the field
2 Rebound
0 assists

That in my opinion is the reason Denver got back in the game.

Monty - please give Saben Lee some minutes with the 2nd unit and KD. I think it will be really good. I know you are trying to build up Cam's confidence but it ain't workin'. Give Saben a shot. You are going to run CP3 into the ground.

sunsbg · Post #156 » by **sunsbg** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 10:07 am

They showed a graphic about Cam being a difference maker last three games with 12+ppg, 4+apg, high 3PFG% and no TOs. One can't expect him to perform on such level every game, but against this roster the bench as a whole should do much better. KD played great, Booker was good in first half, but had a very bad stretch during Nuggets comeback. Ayton with one of those games after injury when he is hesitant. Fouls have been a problem. 5 early in 3rd and Jokic was not even playing. Anyway, not much to take from this game and I guess that will be the case with OKC and SAS games, probably last one vs LAC too. So Nuggets if they show for that game and Lakers are the only real tests before the playoffs.

Post #157 » by **lilfishi22** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 11:16 am

MrMiyagi wrote:I thought KD made us a finals favorite, not a +7 vs g-league Nuggets lineup...DeAndre Jordan played 21 minutes tonight and started. We got dark days ahead my friends, MattyIsh **** the franchise good.

You went from an eternal optimist to enthusiastic pessimist real quick

King4Day · Post #158 » by **King4Day** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 12:30 pm

Puff wrote:I was concerned about Ayton's performance like a lot of folks on this board, but I am more concerned with Cam Paynes's performance.

0 - points
0 for 5 from the field
2 Rebound
0 assists

That in my opinion is the reason Denver got back in the game.

Monty - please give Saben Lee some minutes with the 2nd unit and KD. I think it will be really good. I know you are trying to build up Cam's confidence but it ain't workin'. Give Saben a shot. You are going to run CP3 into the ground.

Since Saben Lee won't be part of the playoff rotation, there's no point playing him anymore.

King4Day · Post #159 » by **King4Day** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 12:53 pm

Not worried at all about the 2nd half.
Not to make excuses but we've seen it can be difficult to maintain focus when up big on a depleted team. As was mentioned, we did something similar to Denver on Xmas.
Denver had guys who wanted to prove themselves and were going to play hard the whole night. Our guys played like it was rec league. We righted the ship in the 4th and played them relatively even.

MrMiyagi · Post #160 » by **MrMiyagi** » Sat Apr 1, 2023 4:31 pm

lilfishi22 wrote:
MrMiyagi wrote:I thought KD made us a finals favorite, not a +7 vs g-league Nuggets lineup...DeAndre Jordan played 21 minutes tonight and started. We got dark days ahead my friends, MattyIsh **** the franchise good.

You went from an eternal optimist to enthusiastic pessimist real quick

Ain't no sunshine when he's gone.