Game Thread: Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Friday March 4th....

Magic_Kingdom · Post #201 » by **Magic_Kingdom** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:09 am

OrlandoNed wrote:
SaberT wrote:
OrlandoNed wrote:Can we get Mario the damn ball instead of Iso Vuc all game?

I'm still thinking how we got Ilyasova 9 shots, and Mario only 3.

Most of those shots were missed tip drills. Had like 6.

Ilyasova also shoots every time he touches it. I'm sure it's not by design.

Von Bismarck · Post #202 » by **Von Bismarck** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:09 am

Inb4 someone says Mario not getting the ball is on Mario. Kid runs the screens constantly, finds himself open all the time and they just don't pass him the goddamn ball!

Mario passes the ball to Vuc all the time and yet Vuc sees him open and just ignore him. 15 points on 14 attempts while Len scored like 20 over him is atrocious.

Same with Aaron. Same!

OrlDave · Post #203 » by **OrlDave** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:10 am

407Junkie wrote:Since they're so best of buddies I say rare Fournier and Vuc at the same damn time. Too many euros on one squad will never amount to anything.

I know, the Spurs never win anything.(for the record they are bit light on Euros at the moment with only 3 and Manu)

Revived · Post #204 » by **Revived** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:10 am

As a Suns fan, I hope we aren't stupid and that we bench Len in the 4th QTR or perhaps limit his minutes entirely for the second half.

SaberT · Post #205 » by **SaberT** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:10 am

SF88 wrote:
SaberT wrote:Make sure to pay attention on him in defense, like we watch when one of our guys play, Payton or Hezonja for example. I've seen Booker get exploited on offense several times.

He's 19 years old, were you expecting him to be Pippen?

I guess I wasn't clear. I was saying that he is given opportunity to do what he goes well (shoot the ball), even though he isn't stellar on offense. Kind of the opposite of what happens in Magic. Gordon gets benched for offense and Hezonja for defense.

Yeah, I like what I am seeing from Booker, I think he could develop into a really good player. He is young, has a feel for the game already, and he has a great shot. I really like him.

904Magic · Post #206 » by **904Magic** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:10 am

Why is it that Vuc has absolutely no fight in him on defense? It continues to baffle me

saintEscaton · Post #207 » by **saintEscaton** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:11 am

God damn we can't afford to win another one. Hopefully we have a second half collapse to keep the tank game stronk

LacosteM · Post #208 » by **LacosteM** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:11 am

Von Bismarck wrote:Inb4 someone says Mario not getting the ball is on Mario. Kid runs the screens constantly, finds himself open all the time and they just don't pass him the goddamn ball!

Mario passes the ball to Vuc all the time and yet Vuc sees him open and just ignore him. 15 points on 14 attempts while Len scored like 20 over him is atrocious.

Vooch going full Fournier.

OrlDave · Post #209 » by **OrlDave** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:12 am

saintEscaton wrote:God damn we can't afford to win another one. Hopefully we have a second half collapse to keep the tank game stronk

Hey now, don't worry. If you're anything like us you'll blow the lead in the 4th.

904Magic · Post #210 » by **904Magic** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:13 am

Von Bismarck wrote:Inb4 someone says Mario not getting the ball is on Mario. Kid runs the screens constantly, finds himself open all the time and they just don't pass him the goddamn ball!

Mario passes the ball to Vuc all the time and yet Vuc sees him open and just ignore him. 15 points on 14 attempts while Len scored like 20 over him is atrocious.

Same with Aaron. Same!

15 points on 14 shots isn't bad...

Post #211 » by **SOUL** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:13 am

I've praised Vuc for his assisting lately but he's been greedy the last two games. I know he has the vision so I'd like to see that in the second half. He's rebounding well at least and scoring, but also needs to get in the paint. I know Fournier ain't going to find the open man so it's a lost cause there.. also need AG to not pick up silly fouls.

jezzer45 · Post #212 » by **jezzer45** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:15 am

Not sure how the worse team in the league is seemingly scoring at will (not watching). I hate when we play down to the competition. What a completely different team we are from the first 2 months not sure what happened.

basketballRob · Post #213 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:15 am

SF88 wrote:
SaberT wrote:
Zmill wrote:Booker is impressive.

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Make sure to pay attention on him in defense, like we watch when one of our guys play, Payton or Hezonja for example. I've seen Booker get exploited on offense several times.

He's 19 years old, were you expecting him to be Pippen?

Booker has short arms for a two and I doubt he will ever be more than average defensively.

407Junkie · Post #214 » by **407Junkie** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:17 am

OrlDave wrote:
407Junkie wrote:Since they're so best of buddies I say rare Fournier and Vuc at the same damn time. Too many euros on one squad will never amount to anything.

I know, the Spurs never win anything.(for the record they are bit light on Euros at the moment with only 3 and Manu)

How I knew that bullsh*t was coming? Didn't know we had Tim Damn Duncan in Orange County. You gotta be clueless to bring up the only one team outta 30 for your argument.

Von Bismarck · Post #215 » by **Von Bismarck** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:18 am

904Magic wrote:
Von Bismarck wrote:Inb4 someone says Mario not getting the ball is on Mario. Kid runs the screens constantly, finds himself open all the time and they just don't pass him the goddamn ball!

Mario passes the ball to Vuc all the time and yet Vuc sees him open and just ignore him. 15 points on 14 attempts while Len scored like 20 over him is atrocious.

Same with Aaron. Same!

15 points on 14 shots isn't bad...

Maybe if the guy you were supposed to defend hadn't scored 20 something on 13 attempts.

Vooch rather takes a no-look fadeaway than to pass the damn ball to his teammates in better position to score.

OrlDave · Post #216 » by **OrlDave** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:18 am

407Junkie wrote:
OrlDave wrote:
407Junkie wrote:Since they're so best of buddies I say rare Fournier and Vuc at the same damn time. Too many euros on one squad will never amount to anything.

I know, the Spurs never win anything.(for the record they are bit light on Euros at the moment with only 3 and Manu)
How I knew that bullsh*t was coming? Didn't know we had Tim Damn Duncan in Orange County. You gotta be clueless to bring up the only one team outta 30 for your argument.

Because your premise is completely stupid and you knew it was before you posted it?

basketballRob · Post #217 » by **basketballRob** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:18 am

Von Bismarck wrote:Inb4 someone says Mario not getting the ball is on Mario. Kid runs the screens constantly, finds himself open all the time and they just don't pass him the goddamn ball!

Mario passes the ball to Vuc all the time and yet Vuc sees him open and just ignore him. 15 points on 14 attempts while Len scored like 20 over him is atrocious.

Same with Aaron. Same!

Vuc thinks he's Jordan.

Optimus_Steel · Post #218 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:21 am

Vuc has played like a pussy tonight. Shame.

the_hobo · Post #219 » by **the_hobo** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:21 am

Nicholson needs to play. No no no, look at me, look at me... ok. NICHOLSON. NEEDS. TO. PLAY.

If we lose to the SUNS... THAT would be so damn embarrassing. Ilyasova can't do anything, Gordon for some reason is having a bad night, Jason Smith is hot garbage. PLAY. NICHOLSON.

Skiles I know you read this during halftime, so you better listen to me!!!

Post #220 » by **FFBlitzace** » Sat Mar 5, 2016 1:21 am

Too many jumpers by Vuc. Obviously he's a competent shooter, but you're not looking for him to catch and shoot a semi-open jumper early in the clock. It's something that should be used primarily during breakdowns, when you just need to get a decent shot. You can pretty much always run a 2 man game on the elbow with him for that jumper. But that's always the battle with big men who have that shot. It's very tempting to rely too heavily on it, since it's so easy to get. You don't have to work for it.