Game 8: LA Clippers (5-2) @ Phoenix Suns (3-4)

SunsRback4Good · Post #1 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:59 am

Who: Los Angeles Clippers @ Phoenix Suns

When: Thur, Nov 12th, @ 8:30pm(10:30ET), TNT

Where: Talking Stick Resort, Phoenix, AZ

Los Angeles Clippers starting lineup:

C- Jordan
F- Griffin
F- Stephenson
G- Redick
G- Paul

Reserves: Crawford/Pierce/Rivers/Smith/Johnson

Phoenix Suns starting lineup:

C- Chandler
F- Morris
F- Tucker
G- Knight
G- Bledsoe

Reserves: Warren/Len/Leuer/Price/Weems

Post #2 » by **batsmasher** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:36 am

All I know for certain is you never have any idea what you're going to get with this team.

We've been giving out free Carl's Jnr like crazy lately (Rondo, Aminu, Powell?, Dre), and it might happen again with DJ.

Revived · Post #3 » by **Revived** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:17 am

Suns are playing after a 4 day rest....damn that's long. I hope they work out most of the kinks in their play.

Jdiddy701 · Post #4 » by **Jdiddy701** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:44 pm

I'm always right, Suns will win.

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Revived · Post #5 » by **Revived** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:58 pm

Suns need to just double team Blake from the start. I don't know why the Suns always think they can guard him one on one but I've rarely seen us throw a double team at Blake since he's entered the league.

If Kieff is the player that's gonna guard Blake by himself, we may as well forfeit before the game, why even bother playing?

On top, the Suns leave Blake wide open to shoot jumpers on the pick and pops with CP3 as if he's some scrub or something.

Griffin is one of the best mid range shooting big men in the NBA, quit making it so easy for him and we should win.

aIvin adams · Post #6 » by **aIvin adams** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 3:48 pm

SF88 wrote:Suns need to just double team Blake from the start. I don't know why the Suns always think they can guard him one on one but I've rarely seen us throw a double team at Blake since he's entered the league.

If Kieff is the player that's gonna guard Blake by himself, we may as well forfeit before the game, why even bother playing?

On top, the Suns leave Blake wide open to shoot jumpers on the pick and pops with CP3 as if he's some scrub or something.

Griffin is one of the best mid range shooting big men in the NBA, quit making it so easy for him and we should win.

and one of the best passing big men in the NBA

and one of the best dribbling big men in the NBA

and one of the most athletic big men in the NBA

overall he's OK

jeff2020 · Post #7 » by **jeff2020** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:00 pm

Tough game for sure, but a few bounces of the ball our way a few games ago and we beat them in LA. Gonna have to bring it again but I think we pull out a hard fought win. Go Suns!

Matt1979 · Post #8 » by **Matt1979** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:29 pm

Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Revived · Post #9 » by **Revived** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:46 pm

Matt1979 wrote:Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Dubai? Nice!

Matt1979 · Post #10 » by **Matt1979** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:50 pm

SF88 wrote:
Matt1979 wrote:Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Dubai? Nice!

Yeah it's great. Been a couple of times before as have family there. A week of sunshine and relaxation (as England is rainy, cold and miserable at the moment!)

Gorilla Warfare · Post #11 » by **Gorilla Warfare** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:50 pm

So this game was on October 12th? What was the score? FIX IT!

Revived · Post #12 » by **Revived** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:36 am

Matt1979 wrote::cry:
SF88 wrote:
Matt1979 wrote:Luckily I'm in Dubai so will probably miss this game (unless I'm feeling particularly optimistic that evening).

If Knights lets Bledsoe and Price do the ball handling and Kieff can play (any) defence on Griffin we could pull out the win.

Oh who am I kidding!!! I'll be watching!!!!

Dubai? Nice!

Yeah it's great. Been a couple of times before as have family there. A week of sunshine and relaxation (as England is rainy, cold and miserable at the moment!)

Yea my dad practically lives in Abu Dhabi due to work so I've been there a lot. Its probably like a 2 hour drive, not bad.

Hope your ready for the humidity though!

Jdiddy701 · Post #13 » by **Jdiddy701** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:04 am

Eric Bledsoe's average so far- 21.9pts, 6.1 assts, 3.3 rebs, 2.1 stls - FG % 45. Turnovers down a little too, I just don't see him make the dumb TO's anymore. His energy on defense doesn't show up on the stat sheets. I've said it since he's arrived, he's arguably the best defender in his position in the league.

People HATED him last year. Just as people hate Knight this season. Just give them time. Both are very good players. Knight will get it together.

Same goes for Keef, he's struggling shooting so far. His confidence is down. Rhythm will come back. Only thing I'm worried about him is his defense. I know it's not the best but lately it's been very bad. Again, I think him being in a slump has a lot to do with it.

Pj Tucker is useless but I like the guy. Reminds me of when Channing played with us, I like him as a person but talent wise- no thanks.

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Mulhollanddrive · Post #14 » by **Mulhollanddrive** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:05 am

This is the type of game we win if we get to 50 wins.

We played a good 10 minutes against them last week and troubled them, at home should be more consistant.

I agree on Bledsoe, he is simply taking more control of his offense, more shot creation (hopefully % maintains / improves, that'll be the biggest barometer) and better handling. He's right on track, and I think is moving into 1 of a big 3 needed for a championship run.

Jdiddy701 · Post #15 » by **Jdiddy701** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:53 am

Suns wear their pride (grey) sleeved jerseys tomorrow vs clippers.

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Revived · Post #16 » by **Revived** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 12:31 pm

I wish someone in the Suns media would ask Hornacek if he's even considering changes to the lineup and rotations.

Saberestar · Post #17 » by **Saberestar** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 12:53 pm

SF88 wrote:I wish someone in the Suns media would ask Hornacek if he's even considering changes to the lineup and rotations.

He talks about that here.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/11/10/phoenix-suns-search-regular-reserve-rotation/75543384/

He needs to do something. Tucker is playing bad basketball, no reason to starting him if he is playing like ****.

Post #18 » by **batsmasher** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 12:58 pm

That photo of Lance is terrifying.

RunDogGun · Post #19 » by **RunDogGun** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:51 pm

Saberestar wrote:
SF88 wrote:I wish someone in the Suns media would ask Hornacek if he's even considering changes to the lineup and rotations.

He talks about that here.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/11/10/phoenix-suns-search-regular-reserve-rotation/75543384/

He needs to do something. Tucker is playing bad basketball, no reason to starting him if he is playing like ****.

I actually liked Tucker guarding Stevenson. I'm not sure if anyone noticed, but on one defensive play, Tucker body shoved Lance a good five feet, and knocked him into the fans.

I still like Tucker banging around the opposing wing, so when Warren comes in, he has more time to focus on the offensive side. Our main issues are with Morris, and Weems. We should give both Archie and Booker, Weems minutes, and pull Morris any time he half asses out there.

RunDogGun · Post #20 » by **RunDogGun** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:49 pm

Let's hope Dallas gives the Clips a rough night tonight, and our guys have watched enough film to be ready.