Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
They totally fell apart offensively in the 4th quarter - mostly because OKC turned up the defense, but in part because they settled for outside shots every trip down.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Team still needs a PG and a coach. Both sucked tonight.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Did everybody hear those annoying girls screaming for OKC the entire game? It was maddening.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Good 3 quarters. We just need a NBA caliber PG and then we will be competing for a Playoff spot. Simple as that. I really like our team now. Just been tired of trying to be patient.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
I had to leave home mid 3rd quarter and been trying to stay off here til I watched the replay online.
Can't do that til later so just peeped the box score and 37 - 18 in the 4th is rough. I don't like being a box score analyst so will still have to watch cause I'm surprised to see that the game went like that.
Can't do that til later so just peeped the box score and 37 - 18 in the 4th is rough. I don't like being a box score analyst so will still have to watch cause I'm surprised to see that the game went like that.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
That's a common error with this group.The Bobster wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:14 pmThey totally fell apart offensively in the 4th quarter - mostly because OKC turned up the defense, but in part because they settled for outside shots every trip down.
They get 9 or 10 pts behind and then they panic on offense, jacking up threes.
Even Crawford, who should know better, was cranking up bricks.
A possible turning point was early in the fourth.
Ayton got on the floor under the OKC basket and stole the ball.
He passed it quickly to a teammate.
The Suns had numbers but missed a corner three.
OKC came back and made a trey.
It was a five or six point swing, and one got the sense the Suns were a bit demoralized by the exchange.
Window is open again ... blue skies ahead?
Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
That was Bridges who missed the 3.LazarusLong wrote: ↑Sat Dec 29, 2018 11:21 amThat's a common error with this group.The Bobster wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:14 pmThey totally fell apart offensively in the 4th quarter - mostly because OKC turned up the defense, but in part because they settled for outside shots every trip down.
They get 9 or 10 pts behind and then they panic on offense, jacking up threes.
Even Crawford, who should know better, was cranking up bricks.
A possible turning point was early in the fourth.
Ayton got on the floor under the OKC basket and stole the ball.
He passed it quickly to a teammate.
The Suns had numbers but missed a corner three.
OKC came back and made a trey.
It was a five or six point swing, and one got the sense the Suns were a bit demoralized by the exchange.
Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
It's pretty inexcusable for a 7'1 athletic freak like Ayton to play 32 minutes and not have a single block, free throw or foul.
Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
I did, it was infuriatingly annoying. I wanted someone to give them new seats somewhere where we couldn't hear their screeching.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Indeed, but the flashes of potential are real. They're still far from the abomination that they had been showcasing the first quarter of the season.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
He is going to have those moments throughout his rookie season. There are times when all the "generational talent" hoopla seems laughable, but then there are other times where you see enough flashes that dare you to believe.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Like tonight, for example.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Last 8 games - 32.9 Min, 21.4 Pts, 14.1 Reb, 1.3 Ast, 1.0 Blk, 68.1 FG%, 77.3 FT%Superbone wrote: ↑Sun Dec 30, 2018 1:22 amLike tonight, for example.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
I'm taken aback regarding your optimism. Does Ayton have you believing or starting to?
Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
iLLmatic wrote: ↑Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:44 amI'm taken aback regarding your optimism.
I know, right? Optimism from me?! My account must have been hacked.
I never disliked Ayton. I just liked Luke Doncic and Jaren Jackson Jr. more. It was infuriating to see him get outplayed by nearly every starting center we faced, and it is still troubling to see him have games where he gets numbers but manages to not actually impact the game. Still, I'm comfortable building with him and Booker. I'm not hoping the Suns move him, or anything like that.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
A fair and measured take. I like Ayton more than I thought I would. I'm not super concerned with these criticisms of his "motor" or effort or whatever. I think he plays smart and doesn't just throw chaotic energy out there; I actually think it is a good way to play, and it'll grow better as he learns the game and ages into his prime. A guy like Holmes who is all hustle and energy is great, but Ayton has a ton of talent and strength, and he'll learn how best to apply his energy and effort to be a great player. And I don't expect him to be great at everything right away; he will learn and improve a lot going forward. I'm not concerned.
I love seeing these Luka highlights, but I do think the hype has gotten a bit ahead of the numbers. Would still love to have him, but I don't think we blew it or anything like that. Ayton is great. Both teams did a great job with the draft. It doesn't have to be zero-sum.
I love seeing these Luka highlights, but I do think the hype has gotten a bit ahead of the numbers. Would still love to have him, but I don't think we blew it or anything like that. Ayton is great. Both teams did a great job with the draft. It doesn't have to be zero-sum.
Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Luka’s numbers are remarkable similar to Deandre’s:Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:10 pmI love seeing these Luka highlights, but I do think the hype has gotten a bit ahead of the numbers. Would still love to have him, but I don't think we blew it or anything like that. Ayton is great. Both teams did a great job with the draft. It doesn't have to be zero-sum.
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Player Age G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
Deandre Ayton 20 37 36 1156 8.6 14.1 .608 0.0 0.1 .000 8.6 14.1 .611 2.1 2.8 .756 3.6 8.9 12.6 2.6 0.9 1.1 2.1 3.2 19.3
Luka Doncic 19 34 34 1105 7.1 16.3 .437 2.6 6.9 .371 4.6 9.4 .486 4.9 6.5 .755 1.2 6.0 7.2 5.6 1.2 0.3 3.8 2.2 21.8
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Player Age G MP PER TS% 3PAr FTr ORB% DRB% TRB% AST% STL% BLK% TOV% USG% OWS DWS WS WS/48 OBPM DBPM BPM VORP
Deandre Ayton 20 37 1156 22.2 .628 .004 .198 11.2 28.2 19.6 12.2 1.2 2.5 12.1 21.2 2.7 1.1 3.8 .159 1.3 0.9 2.2 1.2
Luka Doncic 19 34 1105 18.0 .567 .425 .399 3.7 17.7 10.9 25.5 1.6 0.8 16.5 27.2 1.3 1.2 2.4 .105 2.2 0.3 2.5 1.3
Generated 12/31/2018.
Deandre has advantages in rebounds and blocks, and Luka in assists and threes, that are to be expected given their relative roles and positions. Aside from that, the only area where one player has a really clear advantage over the other is FTr.
I think we’d all like to see DA get to the line a lot more. Dude has a total of 3 FTA in his last 4 games. Averaging just 2.4 on the season.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
What excites me is that I think Ayton has the higher ceiling. Luka isn't your typical rookie, he's already been playing professionally for years. I think Ayton has a ton of upside still.Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:10 pmA fair and measured take. I like Ayton more than I thought I would. I'm not super concerned with these criticisms of his "motor" or effort or whatever. I think he plays smart and doesn't just throw chaotic energy out there; I actually think it is a good way to play, and it'll grow better as he learns the game and ages into his prime. A guy like Holmes who is all hustle and energy is great, but Ayton has a ton of talent and strength, and he'll learn how best to apply his energy and effort to be a great player. And I don't expect him to be great at everything right away; he will learn and improve a lot going forward. I'm not concerned.
I love seeing these Luka highlights, but I do think the hype has gotten a bit ahead of the numbers. Would still love to have him, but I don't think we blew it or anything like that. Ayton is great. Both teams did a great job with the draft. It doesn't have to be zero-sum.
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Re: Game Day: Thunder (21-12) @ Suns (9-26), Fri 12/28/18
Ayton is also a significantly more efficient scorerCap wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:26 pmLuka’s numbers are remarkable similar to Deandre’s:Marty [Mori Chu] wrote: ↑Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:10 pmI love seeing these Luka highlights, but I do think the hype has gotten a bit ahead of the numbers. Would still love to have him, but I don't think we blew it or anything like that. Ayton is great. Both teams did a great job with the draft. It doesn't have to be zero-sum.Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original TableCode: Select all
Player Age G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS Deandre Ayton 20 37 36 1156 8.6 14.1 .608 0.0 0.1 .000 8.6 14.1 .611 2.1 2.8 .756 3.6 8.9 12.6 2.6 0.9 1.1 2.1 3.2 19.3 Luka Doncic 19 34 34 1105 7.1 16.3 .437 2.6 6.9 .371 4.6 9.4 .486 4.9 6.5 .755 1.2 6.0 7.2 5.6 1.2 0.3 3.8 2.2 21.8
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Player Age G MP PER TS% 3PAr FTr ORB% DRB% TRB% AST% STL% BLK% TOV% USG% OWS DWS WS WS/48 OBPM DBPM BPM VORP Deandre Ayton 20 37 1156 22.2 .628 .004 .198 11.2 28.2 19.6 12.2 1.2 2.5 12.1 21.2 2.7 1.1 3.8 .159 1.3 0.9 2.2 1.2 Luka Doncic 19 34 1105 18.0 .567 .425 .399 3.7 17.7 10.9 25.5 1.6 0.8 16.5 27.2 1.3 1.2 2.4 .105 2.2 0.3 2.5 1.3
Generated 12/31/2018.
Deandre has advantages in rebounds and blocks, and Luka in assists and threes, that are to be expected given their relative roles and positions. Aside from that, the only area where one player has a really clear advantage over the other is FTr.
I think we’d all like to see DA get to the line a lot more. Dude has a total of 3 FTA in his last 4 games. Averaging just 2.4 on the season.