Game 56: Phoenix Suns (11-44) @ Utah Jazz (30-24) - 9:00 PM ET

bigfoot · Post #81 » by **bigfoot** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:42 am

Must say JJ has become a much better finisher around the rim lately.

AtheJ415 · Post #82 » by **AtheJ415** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:42 am

Another contested finish at the rim by Josh.

darealjuice · Post #83 » by **darealjuice** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:44 am

I don't get how that's a foul, Josh gets that contact literally every time he drives

AtheJ415 · Post #84 » by **AtheJ415** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:45 am

bwgood77 wrote:Doncic with another triple double...shot awful though...25% and 20% from 3 on high volume (5-20, 2-10)

I'm really curious what he'll look like after the trade. Having solid vets around him at nearly every spot was a great environment for a rookie, combined with Carlisle. They relied on him to create, but that's his strength. He relied on them for the rest, and I think it's going to be a lot tougher the rest of the way without Deandre as a roller and Barnes and Matthews and Barrea.

Funky Tut · Post #85 » by **Funky Tut** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:45 am

bwgood77 wrote:Doncic with another triple double...shot awful though...25% and 20% from 3 on high volume (5-20, 2-10)

he takes a lot of shots per game.

NapoleonII · Post #86 » by **NapoleonII** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:46 am

Crowder is a player that'd thrive here, wish we had him.

AtheJ415 · Post #87 » by **AtheJ415** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:47 am

For the love of Nash, Oubre what are you doing?

bigfoot · Post #88 » by **bigfoot** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:48 am

Funky Tut wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:Doncic with another triple double...shot awful though...25% and 20% from 3 on high volume (5-20, 2-10)

he takes a lot of shots per game.

Looks like they're going to beat the Hornets though.

darealjuice · Post #89 » by **darealjuice** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:48 am

AtheJ415 wrote:For the love of Nash, Oubre what are you doing?

He's even worse than Josh Jackson about driving into traffic with nothing there

AtheJ415 · Post #90 » by **AtheJ415** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:49 am

NapoleonII wrote:Crowder is a player that'd thrive here, wish we had him.

We don't need any more wings. We need a real PF and a real PG. We already have a 3/4 tweener or 2 and a combo guard.

Post #91 » by **bwgood77** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:49 am

AtheJ415 wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:Doncic with another triple double...shot awful though...25% and 20% from 3 on high volume (5-20, 2-10)

I'm really curious what he'll look like after the trade. Having solid vets around him at nearly every spot was a great environment for a rookie, combined with Carlisle. They relied on him to create, but that's his strength. He relied on them for the rest, and I think it's going to be a lot tougher the rest of the way without Deandre as a roller and Barnes and Matthews and Barrea.

Well he still had double digit assists and rebounds...also still has decent players in Kleber, Finney-Smith, Tim Hardaway Jr, Brunson, Powell and of course Porzingis whenever he gets back...and I guess now Justin Jackson who has been decent.

AtheJ415 · Post #92 » by **AtheJ415** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:50 am

darealjuice wrote:
AtheJ415 wrote:For the love of Nash, Oubre what are you doing?

He's even worse than Josh Jackson about driving into traffic with nothing there

There are times where he can tuck his shoulder and use his length to get a clean layup after turning the corner. He's great about getting those. Just about every other scenario where he drives is a poor decision imo.

grumpysaddle · Post #93 » by **grumpysaddle** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:50 am

Suprise surprise. Crawford in and everything goes to ****. Can't wait to get rid of him.

AtheJ415 · Post #94 » by **AtheJ415** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:52 am

bwgood77 wrote:
AtheJ415 wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:Doncic with another triple double...shot awful though...25% and 20% from 3 on high volume (5-20, 2-10)

I'm really curious what he'll look like after the trade. Having solid vets around him at nearly every spot was a great environment for a rookie, combined with Carlisle. They relied on him to create, but that's his strength. He relied on them for the rest, and I think it's going to be a lot tougher the rest of the way without Deandre as a roller and Barnes and Matthews and Barrea.

Well he still had double digit assists and rebounds...also still has decent players in Kleber, Finney-Smith, Tim Hardaway Jr, Brunson, Powell and of course Porzingis whenever he gets back...and I guess now Justin Jackson who has been decent.

I thought Brunson was part of the Knicks trade. And yeah, I like Kleber and I'm sure Carlisle will keep them okay, but the supporting cast took a real hit. His cast was actually pretty damn good for a highly drafted rookie given the amount of proven vets.

I imagine his rebounds go up due to Deandre's departure, but I think his assist rate and shooting will both take a hit.

Mjee · Post #95 » by **Mjee** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:54 am

Off topick: Harrison Barnes to kings for Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph

grumpysaddle · Post #96 » by **grumpysaddle** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:56 am

Why is the Suns bench so empty. Only Bender and Daniels sitting over there. And TJ at the end.

AtheJ415 · Post #97 » by **AtheJ415** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:56 am

Bridges off the dribble alert!

sunskerr · Post #98 » by **sunskerr** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:58 am

Has bender gotten any minutes since his good stretch of continuous games? I haven't seen him in any game since Holmes and Ayton got back. A little disappointing because he earned himself some minutes.

DroughtsOverPHX · Post #99 » by **DroughtsOverPHX** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 3:58 am

They apparently didn't like Bender's defense. We need him on the perimeter badly.

Frank Lee · Post #100 » by **Frank Lee** » Thu Feb 7, 2019 4:00 am

Is Oubre french for Greenest of Lights ?