Game Day (Summer League): Suns (0-0) @ Blazers (0-0), Sat 7/9/16

[EDC]

Got to love when a 6'10 guy makes a move from the three point line and gets to the hoop.

[carey]

That Chriss spin move for a dunk was ridiculous. That'll be on Sportscenter.

[OE32]

We're not getting good shots. But our defense is really, really good. Bender covers a ton of the court. When that shot goes down, with those handles, oh man. This kid's going to be incredible if he stays healthy.

Chriss is a skilled scorer. And he catches hard passes in traffic because of those huge pads. Dayum.

Ulis with the steal in the passing lane and the mid-range J. We're not having any turnover problems as a team.

Oh, and - yeah. Chriss and Bender can play together.

[Cap]

TWilliams got robbed with that basket interference call.

[Cap]

Alec Brown drains a 3.

[EDC]

Chriss kinda coasted there on defense the last few times down.

[carey]

We're on Slack if you want to join.

[EDC]

Not even sure what that is?

[carey]

I believe the channel is phxsuns, post here or PM me if you need an invite and I'll tell Mori.

[carey]

Not even sure what that is?

Just a chat app on your phone.

[Cap]

How many fouls does Bender have? Seems like a lot.

[carey]

Ulis looks great. 8pts, 5asts, 0to.

[carey]

How many fouls does Bender have? Seems like a lot.

Just 3. Chriss surprisingly has 0.

[Cap]

How many fouls has Bender drawn? Seems like a lot.

[bajanguy008]

Thanks so much for the Youtube link

As pointed out Bender shot isn't dropping but it is hard not to be excited by how fluid he moves for his size. Fran Fraschilla said on Draft Night that folks need to temper expectations and the Porzingis comparisons because Kristaps was much more "ready to play" last year. That might very well be true but their style of play is very similar and I think Bender definitely can be special.

Chriss as most said all summer is much more raw and he did look to disengage mentally a couple times but the potential is there and finally I LOVE Ulis , kid is as pure a point as you will see just a great feel for the game with pacing and reads to find teammates. Yes teams will try to post him but I think he can definitely have the offense in a good rhythm if given solid minutes this season.

[carey]

How many fouls has Bender drawn? Seems like a lot.

3? Has 6 FTAs and I think they were all on misses.

[Cap]

Where are you getting the live stats?

[Cap]

Arvydas needs to get his ass to Hollywood.

[EDC]

Where are you getting the live stats?

http://www.nba.com/games/20160709/PHXPOR/gameinfo.html

[carey]

Where are you getting the live stats?

http://www.nba.com/games/20160709/PHXPOR/gameinfo.html