Game 53: Memphis Grizzlies (35-17) @ Phoenix Suns (26-26) | Feb 11 | 8:00PM

[Saberestar]

The Suns are 23W-11L (67.7 %) when these 2 play together:





Injuries:
Grizzlies
Marvin Bagley OUT.

Suns
Bradley Beal (toe) OUT.
Grayson Allen (knee) PROBABLE.
Vasilije Micic (ankle) OUT.
Cody Martin (hernia) OUT.

[sunsbg]

The Suns are 23W-11L (67.7 %) when these 2 play together:

Wonder how many of those wins are against good teams being our record against winning teams is pretty poor suggesting 1st round exit at best.

[Saberestar]

The Suns are 23W-11L (67.7 %) when these 2 play together:

Wonder how many of those wins are against good teams being our record against winning teams is pretty poor suggesting 1st round exit at best.

What I can tell you is that we were 23-9 when KD and Book played together before losing to the Blazers twice so not every loss has been against winning teams for sure.

[sunsbg]

The Suns are 23W-11L (67.7 %) when these 2 play together:

Wonder how many of those wins are against good teams being our record against winning teams is pretty poor suggesting 1st round exit at best.

What I can tell you is that we were 23-9 when KD and Book played together and before losing to the Blazers twice so not every loss has been against winning teams for sure.

Yeah I know we have some bad losses against lottery teams.

[ChuckS]

The Suns are 23W-11L (67.7 %) when these 2 play together:

Wonder how many of those wins are against good teams being our record against winning teams is pretty poor suggesting 1st round exit at best.

https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/phx/phoenix-suns

[sunsbg]

Looking forward to winning at least one of next two against good teams being both KD and Book will play(hopefully).

[King4Day]

I actually feel good about this one.

[bwgood77]

I think they are better than us at every position. I guess Booker is a little better than Bane, but Bane is having a very strong season.

[ChuckS]

I've liked how Bud has tweaked the lineup when Durant is out/resting. Particularly Booker, Beal, Allen, Royce and Richards/Plumlee. Both bigs have been rebounding well IMO but we still have rebounding problems with only one big. I'm curious if Bol's recent play was just an aberration, so I'd like to see us try a starting lineup with KD, Richards, Bol, Booker, and Beal. Wingspans of 7'8", 7'5", and 7'4" in the front court seem interesting. I also haven't noticed any turnover improvements with a "real" point guard and have liked Beal in crunch time, and KD absences. I disagree that he and Book are too alike. Brad is our best penetrater, and can also shoot threes. If Bol doesn't work, I would go with Royce. We would still have Allen and Jones on the bench, with Dunn, usually with KD or Book remaining in the lineup, and usually Allen. And if Bol isn't consistent enough to start, he might still be OK off the bench. I know this flies in the face of the general board consensus, but the lack of obtaining a good four at the deadline has me looking for alternatives.

[bwgood77]

Will Dunn guard JJJ or Ja? Seems like you should put him on JJJ but I don't know who could guard Ja. I imagine Book is on Wells. Which would put whoever else on Bane and Richards on Edey.

Oh, I guess KD is playing? Makes sense for him on JJJ I suppose, and Dunn on Ja then. Tyus on Bane then I suppose.

[MrMiyagi]

Time to drop below .500

[Slim Charless]

I'm gonna be at this game. Hopefully I'm good luck lol

[Saberestar]

I've liked how Bud has tweaked the lineup when Durant is out/resting. Particularly Booker, Beal, Allen, Royce and Richards/Plumlee. Both bigs have been rebounding well IMO but we still have rebounding problems with only one big. I'm curious if Bol's recent play was just an aberration, so I'd like to see us try a starting lineup with KD, Richards, Bol, Booker, and Beal. Wingspans of 7'8", 7'5", and 7'4" in the front court seem interesting. I also haven't noticed any turnover improvements with a "real" point guard and have liked Beal in crunch time, and KD absences. I disagree that he and Book are too alike. Brad is our best penetrater, and can also shoot threes. If Bol doesn't work, I would go with Royce. We would still have Allen and Jones on the bench, with Dunn, usually with KD or Book remaining in the lineup, and usually Allen. And if Bol isn't consistent enough to start, he might still be OK off the bench. I know this flies in the face of the general board consensus, but the lack of obtaining a good four at the deadline has me looking for alternatives.

Beal is out and he will presumably be out tomorrow again so we can't use that specific lineup, but I agree with using Bol Bol as a backup PF for and try KD at SF and Bol at PF for some minutes.

[KLEON]

If Bol doesn't play the 4 and KD at 3, I'm done with this team

[ImNotMcDiSwear]

If Bol doesn't play the 4 and KD at 3, I'm done with this team

Season was doomed as soon as Bud declined to put Bol in the rotation.

[Qwigglez]

I think they are better than us at every position. I guess Booker is a little better than Bane, but Bane is having a very strong season.

The Suns have a top 5 center in the league in Nick Richards. So, this post is laughable.

Jk...
Morant has missed over 20 games this season and the Grizzlies are still one of the top teams in the Western Conference. They have a great foundation of role players and they all know their part. This will be a tough game.

[Ghost of Kleine]

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[SkyBill40]

Interesting seeing Bol start. Hopefully he can stay out of foul trouble and make an impact.

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[dremill24]

Interesting seeing Bol start. Hopefully he can stay out of foul trouble and make an impact.

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Hes already getting lost on D lol but is hitting shots