Game 17: Phoenix Suns (7-9) @ Toronto Raptors (11-6)

SunsRback4Good · Post #121 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:03 am

Finally! A win against a playoff team.

RunDogGun · Post #122 » by **RunDogGun** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:13 am

It would be really nice if Mirza could keep shooting this well going into Brooklyn. Like EJ said in our game against the Dubs, sometimes it's nice to play in a familiar building. Now we just have to have Jeff play him big minutes if he does play well.

bigfoot · Post #123 » by **bigfoot** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:23 am

Watched this game at Buff Wild Wings in Tucson. Loved both of Leuer's dunks. I can't remember the last time Kief had a really nice dunk. I'm sure Horny and McD have discussed playing time for Kief at the start of the season to increase his trade value. When do these two sit down and decide it is time for Kief to go back to being a sixth man? Maybe that would help jump start his season.

Cutter · Post #124 » by **Cutter** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:24 am

When our starting power forward goes 3/12 and scores 7 points in the game (22 minutes) we are forced to rely on bench players like Mirza to come in and go ham, 6/7 from 3 point territory for 20 points. Mirza is not going to do that every game, so we need Morris to man up and play like a starting PF. It's not only offense where he is stinking it up, it is also defense and hustle/energy where he is lacking. Can't wait for December 15th to see if McD has worked any great trades to move Kieff.

Saberestar · Post #125 » by **Saberestar** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:40 am

That was a good opportunity for Markieff to play well against a (at least on theory) worse starting PF than him.

Cutter · Post #126 » by **Cutter** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:43 am

Hornacek tightened up the rotation tonight to 9 players. I wonder if this is a sign of things to come on this road trip?

Saberestar · Post #127 » by **Saberestar** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:51 am

Cutter wrote:Hornacek tightened up the rotation tonight to 9 players. I wonder if this is a sign of things to come on this road trip?

He said after the GSW game that he is gonna play only the players that defends well or something like that. Booker and Archie are not good defensively yet, so Price gets more minutes.
I think he will incorporate Chandler when healthy and his rotation would be those 10 guys at most for at least 4-5 games to see if that's the best combination.

PackSuns · Post #128 » by **PackSuns** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:12 am

bwgood77 wrote:
PackSuns wrote:Let's go Suns!!!

Question for mods. When am I able to pm people? I have a few to respond to but can't.

Well the answer I got was 100 days, but that doesn't make sense in your case, so it may also have to do with # of posts. I'll try to inquire further.

Thanks a bunch. I just don't want to come across as rude by not responding to pm's.

SunsRback4Good · Post #129 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:30 am

Or it might have to do with the fact you're a Braves fans and 99.9% of this board despise those pesky Braves.

Post #130 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:40 am

batsmasher wrote:
GoranTragic wrote:
batsmasher wrote:PJ's hustle just won the game. That's why he starts.

Calvin Klein wrote:Clutch PJ

Right. It definitely wasn't because of the following:

Teletovic 20/2/1
Leuer 16/4/2
Warren 15/11/1
Knight 16/6/4/2
Bledsoe 20/5/1

It was Tucker and Kieff with a combined 12/14/2

Oh it totally was. But when the game was there to be won, PJ won it. Clutch steal, clutch putback, hustle D-board. Appreciate.

Doubt he watches. Just box score analysis.

KLEON · Post #131 » by **KLEON** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:51 am

I must admit that Jon Leuer is becoming my favourite player on the Suns. What the hell were the Griz thinking about giving him away? Finally the Suns have an athletic big man who can also stretch the floor

TeamTragic · Post #132 » by **TeamTragic** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:22 am

Calvin Klein wrote:
GoranTragic wrote:
batsmasher wrote:PJ's hustle just won the game. That's why he starts.

Calvin Klein wrote:Clutch PJ

Right. We should probably just ignore the below:

Teletovic 20/2/1
Leuer 16/4/2
Warren 15/11/1
Knight 16/6/4/2
Bledsoe 20/5/1

It was Tucker and Kieff with a combined 12/14/2

mmh where did I say he won the game? Just said he made a clutch play, which he did. A couple. THat's all.

Not you. Batsmasher

Post #133 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:33 am

GoranTragic wrote:
Calvin Klein wrote:
GoranTragic wrote:

Right. We should probably just ignore the below:

Teletovic 20/2/1
Leuer 16/4/2
Warren 15/11/1
Knight 16/6/4/2
Bledsoe 20/5/1

It was Tucker and Kieff with a combined 12/14/2

mmh where did I say he won the game? Just said he made a clutch play, which he did. A couple. THat's all.

Not you. Batsmasher

Here is my thought on this topic. Do you think these stats might exactly be a result of Hornacek subbing the guys in at the perfect time?

SunsRback4Good · Post #134 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:34 am

GoranTragic, I just can't take any of your posts seriously until you change your username to "TuckerTragic" only then I'll be your friend.

TeamTragic · Post #135 » by **TeamTragic** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:48 am

bwgood77 wrote:
GoranTragic wrote:
Calvin Klein wrote:
mmh where did I say he won the game? Just said he made a clutch play, which he did. A couple. THat's all.

Not you. Batsmasher

Here is my thought on this topic. Do you think these stats might exactly be a result of Hornacek subbing the guys in at the perfect time?

Are we talking about the same Hornacek? You do realize that we almost lost the game due to his horrible timing right?

JellyRolling wrote:GoranTragic, I just can't take any of your posts seriously until you change your username to "TuckerTragic" only then I'll be your friend.

When Tucker and Kieff get traded I will change my name. You can pick from the following:

No-Morris
Mother-Tucker
(your choice)

SunsRback4Good · Post #136 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:52 am

Thats not fair though. As one will be traded within a year while the other one within 3-5 years. i will most likely be dead when both are traded. You can ask my sister what name I chose for you if that scenario occurs.

TeamTragic · Post #137 » by **TeamTragic** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:55 am

JellyRolling wrote:Thats not fair though. As one will be traded within a year while the other one within 3-5 years. i will most likely be dead when both are traded. You can ask my sister what name I chose for you if that scenario occurs.

Just give her your RealGM login details and I will make it your dying wish. That is the least I can do Jelly (kidding of course) :lol:

SunsRback4Good · Post #138 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:59 am

edit..

thamadkant · Post #139 » by **thamadkant** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:29 am

JellyRolling wrote:Thats not fair though. As one will be traded within a year while the other one within 3-5 years. i will most likely be dead when both are traded. You can ask my sister what name I chose for you if that scenario occurs.

A bit dark there.

DRK · Post #140 » by **DRK** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 12:52 pm

Saberestar wrote:
Cutter wrote:Hornacek tightened up the rotation tonight to 9 players. I wonder if this is a sign of things to come on this road trip?

He said after the GSW game that he is gonna play only the players that defends well or something like that. Booker and Archie are not good defensively yet, so Price gets more minutes.
I think he will incorporate Chandler when healthy and his rotation would be those 10 guys at most for at least 4-5 games to see if that's the best combination.

As much as I want Booker to get minutes, his defense in the GSW game was worse than a high school girl's. I remember 2-3 plays in a row where he lost his man, or just did something idiotic, and the Warriors scored like 8 points in quick succession.