Game 6: Phoenix Suns (4-1) @ Denver Nuggets (1-3) l Saturday l 7:00pm

KLEON · Post #361 » by **KLEON** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:36 am

I miss Aron Baynes

Mr Puddles · Post #362 » by **Mr Puddles** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:36 am

Denver has traditionally been one of the most difficult places to get a road win. Winning here while coming of a back-to-back is huge.

Such a difference-maker to have two guys out there was can great their own down the stretch. Paul hitting clutch shots today, Booker has a long history of being cold blooded for us down the stretch.

alldayeveryday · Post #363 » by **alldayeveryday** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:36 am

Teams know that when Booker is driving, they are closing out on the shooters (baseline) way before he's looking to pass. He needs to counter that as the season moves forward. It seems he's rushing it when he's driving and not going for floaters, etc.

jcsunsfan · Post #364 » by **jcsunsfan** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:37 am

Back to back high altitude games. That is quite a feat.

STEV13 · Post #365 » by **STEV13** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:38 am

Book gotta watch tape on how he almost single handedly lost this for us. Love Book but he was tough to watch in that 2nd half. Bail out 3 was sweet though, but Im glad CP3 covered our ass

Funky Tut · Post #366 » by **Funky Tut** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:38 am

Ayton with a solid game, 22 points 11 boards and 10/13 FG's. That's really all you need out of your big man.

Mr Puddles · Post #367 » by **Mr Puddles** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:40 am

STEV13 wrote:Book gotta watch tape on how he almost single handedly lost this for us. Love Book but he was tough to watch in that 2nd half. Bail out 3 was sweet though, but Im glad CP3 covered our ass

Booker will be fine, he's not going to average 6 turn overs a game for the whole season. He's going through a rough patch now due to his new role, and outside of the turn overs he gave us 22 points on good efficiency.

If anything, let's view it as a positive that we can win games now without having to depend on Booker getting hot every night.

Post #368 » by **Qwigglez** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:41 am

I love when Book hit that crazy 3 and then the very next play he told CP3, nah I got this. Proceeded to miss that led to a fast transition bucket by the Nuggets. CP3 just glares at Booker, and then shows Book how to really maneuver to get clutch shots. I love it. Also... Book barely missed that second shot, but still he should have given it to CP3 and run an offensive play.

grumpysaddle · Post #369 » by **grumpysaddle** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:42 am

STEV13 wrote:Book gotta watch tape on how he almost single handedly lost this for us. Love Book but he was tough to watch in that 2nd half. Bail out 3 was sweet though, but Im glad CP3 covered our ass

Pretty sure we'll hear him talk about his turnovers in media coverage.

Maze · Post #370 » by **Maze** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:42 am

Booker Booker Booker....What happened to this dude? I don't even want to hear anything about adjusting to new roles & teammates.This guy just seems like he forgot how to play basketball.

Post #371 » by **bwgood77** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:42 am

lilfishi22 wrote:This is an ugly close out and needed heroics from an old CP3. Booker HAS to get better because we can't count on being this lucky again

I honestly don't think we will ever be able to win anything if Booker is going to want to do it all. Hopefully he will learn to trust others in big moments, but I think he just wants to be Kobe too much. Yes, it will work sometimes, but not enough times to advance through a bunch of series, or even win a series.

I am very glad we have Chris Paul, because I think we can win a playoff series with him...though of course it will be tough to do so if we don't have a top 4 seed....especially if crowds come back by the end of the season.

grumpysaddle · Post #372 » by **grumpysaddle** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:43 am

Eddie looking old.

grumpysaddle · Post #373 » by **grumpysaddle** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:44 am

Maze wrote:Booker Booker Booker....What happened to this dude? I don't even want to hear anything about adjusting to new roles & teammates.This guy just seems like he forgot how to play basketball.

Too much COD Warzone during the quarantine.

bigfoot · Post #374 » by **bigfoot** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:46 am

grumpysaddle wrote:Eddie looking old.

Not bad for 62.

Post #375 » by **lilfishi22** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:46 am

bwgood77 wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:This is an ugly close out and needed heroics from an old CP3. Booker HAS to get better because we can't count on being this lucky again

I honestly don't think we will ever be able to win anything if Booker is going to want to do it all. Hopefully he will learn to trust others in big moments, but I think he just wants to be Kobe too much. Yes, it will work sometimes, but not enough times to advance through a bunch of series, or even win a series.

I am very glad we have Chris Paul, because I think we can win a playoff series with him...though of course it will be tough to do so if we don't have a top 4 seed....especially if crowds come back by the end of the season.

Really thought that it would be acceptable (ISO Book) if Booker has a smaller offensive load to shoulder and getting more rest throughout the rest of the game. I actually thought he'd look like the best ISO Book could look. But he's just looked really off

grumpysaddle · Post #376 » by **grumpysaddle** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:47 am

bigfoot wrote:
grumpysaddle wrote:Eddie looking old.

Not bad for 62.

True, just looks like 5 years older than last season. This year's been a rough one though. I probably aged a decade in a year.

SlovenianDragon · Post #377 » by **SlovenianDragon** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:47 am

SlovenianDragon wrote:we win by 3 ez lets go

Called it! 8-)

Post #378 » by **bwgood77** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:49 am

lilfishi22 wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
lilfishi22 wrote:This is an ugly close out and needed heroics from an old CP3. Booker HAS to get better because we can't count on being this lucky again

I honestly don't think we will ever be able to win anything if Booker is going to want to do it all. Hopefully he will learn to trust others in big moments, but I think he just wants to be Kobe too much. Yes, it will work sometimes, but not enough times to advance through a bunch of series, or even win a series.

I am very glad we have Chris Paul, because I think we can win a playoff series with him...though of course it will be tough to do so if we don't have a top 4 seed....especially if crowds come back by the end of the season.

Really thought that it would be acceptable (ISO Book) if Booker has a smaller offensive load to shoulder and getting more rest throughout the rest of the game. I actually thought he'd look like the best ISO Book could look. But he's just looked really off

But what's the purpose when you have a big drawing attention in the middle and a bunch of 3 pt shooters, especially when you are up double digits?

grumpysaddle · Post #379 » by **grumpysaddle** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:50 am

Pacific Division is absolutely BRUTAL this season. All five teams currently in playoff positioning. I know it's early... But still.

Post #380 » by **lilfishi22** » Sat Jan 2, 2021 4:50 am

grumpysaddle wrote:
bigfoot wrote:
grumpysaddle wrote:Eddie looking old.

Not bad for 62.

True, just looks like 5 years older than last season. This year's been a rough one though. I probably aged a decade in a year.

There's no regular 62 year olds in the crowds to compare to. He still looks great

Who are your three favorite all time Suns PG?