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

[Cap]

Thanks, EDC!

You beat Carey. Impressive.

[EDC]

https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/751884716060446721

So who is missing? Just Chandler and PJ?

To be fair PJ is probably there but 1 pm start time in Vegas is probably too early for him.

[Cap]

And there is at least the fourth foul Bender has drawn, but no FTs this time.

ETA: Oops. I'm seven minutes behind on my DVR.

[carey]

I like that Chriss stepped up ready to kick Vonleh's ass for closelining Booker.

[carey]

This game is very physical for Summer League. Bender is not soft.

[carey]

Booker has 26.

[carey]

Ulis has 7 assists and 1 turnover. Portland has 6 assists.

[In2ition]

Booker just taking to the Blazers like a wily vet.

[In2ition]

If he'd just hit his freethrows...

[carey]

Ulis was great. 11/7/5 with 1 turnover and 4 shots.

[carey]

Booker was amazing as always. Bender & Chriss better go straight to the gym. Lol. Lots to like with Bender but Chriss is just an athlete right now. Has a ways to go in learning the game of basketball at this level.

[bajanguy008]

Booker was amazing as always. Bender & Chriss better go straight to the gym. Lol. Lots to like with Bender but Chriss is just an athlete right now. Has a ways to go in learning the game of basketball at this level.

Yes I agree Chriss has a ways to go. Like Smitty said after the game , Bender has a nastiness to him and just seems like he has the mental make up to become a good player. What I liked was Book saying that Bender was frustrated with his shot but I can't remember his effort dropping he still kept scrapping all game and that's a good sign.

"Big Sauce" Williams was very solid , Brown did his thing also and nice to see Kuric jumper is still money - hope things work out for him

[JCSunsfan]

Booker was amazing as always. Bender & Chriss better go straight to the gym. Lol. Lots to like with Bender but Chriss is just an athlete right now. Has a ways to go in learning the game of basketball at this level.

Yes I agree Chriss has a ways to go. Like Smitty said after the game , Bender has a nastiness to him and just seems like he has the mental make up to become a good player. What I liked was Book saying that Bender was frustrated with his shot but I can't remember his effort dropping he still kept scrapping all game and that's a good sign.

"Big Sauce" Williams was very solid , Brown did his thing also and nice to see Kuric jumper is still money - hope things work out for him

Yep. Bender has the competitive mentality to be great. He also plays pretty good D, even on the wing. That is extremely promising. He is an impact player evdn when his shot is not falling.

[Sunsfan4life]

Just finished watching the game on my DVR, some thoughts...

-Book was a beast in that 3rd quarter. Almost seemed unfair he was out there, because he was the best player on the court by far.

-Why is Book playing so many mins in a summer league game? Didn't like that.
-Ulis was very good. When he was off the court the offense noticeably was worse. He had several nice plays where he would go right and when he got to the hoop came out the other side with a kick to find Kuric,Bender, or Booker. Buy his stock now.

-If I walk down a dark alley in Phoenix, I want Dragon Bender with me. He couldn't hit anything today but the nastiness and ability was on the display. Very encouarging performance. Basically showed what I already know he had. Can get his shot off pretty effortlessly and can guard almost anybody o the court. His intensity and effort was at 10 the entire game. They have to teach him some post moves though and get hi to fill out that lanky frame.

-Chriss had a few nice moves to the basket, but you can see how far away he is. The difference between intensity between hi and Bender was very apparent. Chriss won't contribute this yr, but we expected this. That athelticsim is top notch, but there isn't much Bball skill there as of yet. He's the rookie that concerns me the most.

-Big Sauce will be on the roster. He played well, but also seems like he's real close with Book.
-Love Kuric. I don't think he'll stick with us, but he should be at the end of someone's bench.
-Props to Knight,Bled,T.J.,Len, and Dudley for showing their support.

Players of the game
1.Booker (obviously)
2.Alan Williams
3.Ulis

[O_Gardino]

There is a youtube link in there that is nice.

Anyone that has ESPN can watch it online @ watchespn.com

I gave up on cable when I realized I only really used it to watch the Suns. I really wish the NBA would just do away with their blackout crap on league pass. Would make it much easier to watch.

I was able to get the feed at watchespn.com, and I don't have ESPN or cable at all.

[carey]

I was able to get the feed at watchespn.com, and I don't have ESPN or cable at all.

I've never once been and not been asked for my cable log in.

[carey]

I really wish the NBA would just do away with their blackout crap on league pass. Would make it much easier to watch.

Get a VPN? There are some cheap options. PIA is a good one and you can just log in from.. NY! Or California. Or Florida. Or wherever.

[Superbone]

https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/751884716060446721

So who is missing? Just Chandler and PJ?

To be fair PJ is probably there but 1 pm start time in Vegas is probably too early for him.

Probably up in the stands eating nachos.

[Superbone]

I like that Chriss stepped up ready to kick Vonleh's ass for closelining Booker.

Yep, I was going to mention that. Both Chriss and Bender are chippy. Love it!

[Superbone]

If he'd just hit his freethrows...

He would have had 31.