Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20

[Indy]

I’m predicting 8 & 7 for DA, a close Suns W

LOL. Keep those expectations low!

Lol. It’s a prove me wrong type of situation at this point. I predicted a W though!

In his 4 career games against Utah, he is averaging 11.8 points and 7.5 rebounds... and 0.25 FTA.

Ouch

Against us in the last two seasons, Gobert is averaging:

17.7 pts, 13.5 boards, 7 for 9.5 from the line.


*I don't think Ayton played in all of those games

[ShelC]

Game's been delayed because the rim was uneven and now there's a cable missing behind the backcourt or something?

[Indy]

DId you all see Frank wish everyone a happy new year by cheering on Mikal Bridges?

[Indy]

Ayton repeated that same freeze to start this game...

[Indy]

It is tough enough to listen to Annie call a game, much less from afar.

[Indy]

Book has been so bad shooting the ball this season so far. He really needs to break out of that. He is missing ones he usually makes in his sleep.

[ShelC]

Yea Book doesn't seem too comfortable yet but the ball's been moving well. Both teams feeling each other out, CP with a 3 and then a step back over Rudy. DA picked up his first foul with about 8 left in the 1st and Monty went to Dario which I thought was kind of early? He may want to throw DA back out with the bench guys. Dario with some solid defense so far, really took a shot from Gobert going up for a block.

[phatmike]

DA picked up his first foul with about 8 left in the 1st and Monty went to Dario which I thought was kind of early?

That was DA's second foul. First foul was at 10:55. I called it in my post earlier today.

[Superbone]

Game's been delayed because the rim was uneven and now there's a cable missing behind the backcourt or something?

Jazz playing mind games. They know that’s their only chance.

[ShelC]

Feels like Dario is always short on his 3s. Cam just got manhandled by Favors on the block. Still not much of a flow and the Jazz defense has picked up a lot now.

[Indy]

Hope that move by Book means he is going to be aggressive now.

[Indy]

And there it is.

[Indy]

Book made a bee line for the ref as soon as the buzzer sounded...

[bajanguy008]

Ok Jevon
Solid

[LazarusLong]

Ok Jevon
Solid

His jumper is falling tonight.

[LazarusLong]

"Feels like Dario is always short on his 3s"

He was 2 of 3 last game. Just needs to shoot in rhythm...

[ShelC]

Book turned in on to close the 1st qtr. Pulled out all the tricks and got himself going. Not much from anyone else. End of the 1st qtr Payne, Book, Gallo, Cam, Frank/Dario were the group and then to start the 2nd qtr Paul, Carter, Gallo, Cam, Ayton. The 2nd lineup's defense looks really good, quick on closeouts, good length and active everywhere. Ayton looks good on defense, nice running hook on Gobert off the PnR. Carter 3 midrange shots off the dribble. Paul looking for his offense a bit more. Cam and Mikal have been relatively quiet.

[Indy]

that is not crowders game

[phatmike]

Suns defense has been really impressive. There were a couple of early in the shotclock threes that they missed that I thought they could have done better, but still... if they get any of these shots to go they are gonna get this lead to double digits - oh there;s a crowder three to push it to 10

[Indy]

When was the last time where the Suns would couple very good defense with very good offense for numerous possessions in a row?