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Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:30 am
by Superbone
Time: 7:00 pm AZ (6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET)
Place: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, AZ
TV: FSAZ, NBALP
Our favorite Morris comes to town (hint: there are none) with the Knicks looking for their first 4 game winning streak in 2 years. Hopefully, the Suns have other ideas as they start out a 5 game home stand against beatable teams. Let's hope last game's 1st quarter lethargy is gone as you can't mess around with a team like this. Put them away early and don't let off the gas.
Go Suns!!!
Dis • cuss
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:31 am
by ShelC
Honestly, we can't lose to the Knicks.
They're playing a lot better since Fizdale was fired. Miller is a blue collar coach who simplified things and has the team playing defense. Morris and Randle could be a handful for us and Robinson is a freak athlete who will jump over everyone on our team. I think Elf Payton might be out tho which will hurt them because he's been their best PG.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:12 am
by The Bobster
They need to come out with a lot better effort than they have the last two games.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:07 am
by Superbone
The Bobster wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:12 am
They need to come out with a lot better effort than they have the last two games.
That's for sure.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:48 am
by Indy
We should be up by 15 at the end of the 1st if we have the type of pride we say we do.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:05 am
by O_Gardino
I'm looking for a better game from Dario. He's been especially bad the last 3 games. He has to find a way to compete tonight.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:12 am
by LazarusLong
At the risk of sounding like Captain Obvious, the Suns need to start beating middling teams at home.
Pay attention to defense.
No excuses.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:31 am
by ShelC
The Knicks have a lot of bodies up front so Dario could end up guarding anyone from Morris to Randle to Portis. Can't have him in foul trouble. Portis can get hot and turn in a good offensive game. Randle, Portis, Robinson are high motor guys so if we come out flat, especially Dario and Ayton, they could feast.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:30 pm
by Superbone
Indy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:48 am
We should be up by 15 at the end of the 1st if we have the type of pride we say we do.
I don't know how realistic that is. Knicks are playing their best basketball of the season. I'd be very happy to be up 30-22 after one.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 3:46 pm
by JeremyG
Monty sounded like he’s making some lineup changes tonight. Perhaps more than just starting Ayton.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:40 pm
by Flagrant Fowl
ShelC wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:31 am
Honestly, we can't lose to the Knicks.
Hold my beer.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:18 pm
by ShelC
Ayton starting at PF tonight with Baynes at C.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:25 pm
by Superbone
ShelC wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:18 pm
Ayton starting at PF tonight with Baynes at C.
Interesting!
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:55 pm
by Shabazz
Superbone wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:25 pm
ShelC wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:18 pm
Ayton starting at PF tonight with Baynes at C.
Interesting!
Not the word I would use.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:56 pm
by specialsauce
Not the change I was looking for. Would prefer starting Bridges at the 4. But I’ll take any change. Saric has really been bad lately. He’s not athletic or aggressive enough to be a starting 4.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:02 pm
by Superbone
Shabazz wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:55 pm
Superbone wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:25 pm
ShelC wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:18 pm
Ayton starting at PF tonight with Baynes at C.
Interesting!
Not the word I would use.
And what word would that be?
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:10 pm
by Danimal
I wonder what our bench lineups look like (other than not good)
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:20 pm
by Mori Chu
Randle looks like he is gunning for his next team/contract.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:21 pm
by specialsauce
Ayton is covering Randle at the 3. Oubre comes to help for God only knows what reason, leaving his man Morris wide open in the corner who drains a 3.
Re: Game Day: Knicks (10-24) @ Suns (13-21), Fri 1/3/20
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:21 pm
by specialsauce
Ayton playing good D and matching Randles physicality. His offense will come.