Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Time: 7:00 pm AZ (6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET)
Place: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
TV: FSAZ/NBATV
Last game of the year! Happy New Year to all! This will be a good test against a very good team in their home arena. We're going to have to be physical with Gobert and attempt to keep him off the glass. Let's hope Booker bounces back against his rival, Mitchell.
Go Suns!!!
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Place: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
TV: FSAZ/NBATV
Last game of the year! Happy New Year to all! This will be a good test against a very good team in their home arena. We're going to have to be physical with Gobert and attempt to keep him off the glass. Let's hope Booker bounces back against his rival, Mitchell.
Go Suns!!!
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"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
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- bajanguy008
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
big one this
think the two preseason games might still help in preparation for tonight and having our full rotation now should make the difference as Jae was still getting up to speed, Payne missed one and Dario obviously missed both.
I will always back the starters against anybody but we know how integral our bench play is, Jazz not very deep IMO as the 2nd unit is just the Clarkson show most nights. his usage is crazy and he just looks to score every time when he checks in so need Payne to have another good defensive game or Jevon but our defensive rotations were very good last game so hopefully more of the same tonight
think the two preseason games might still help in preparation for tonight and having our full rotation now should make the difference as Jae was still getting up to speed, Payne missed one and Dario obviously missed both.
I will always back the starters against anybody but we know how integral our bench play is, Jazz not very deep IMO as the 2nd unit is just the Clarkson show most nights. his usage is crazy and he just looks to score every time when he checks in so need Payne to have another good defensive game or Jevon but our defensive rotations were very good last game so hopefully more of the same tonight
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Mitchell has not had a good season so far, so I expect him to try to force things.
The Suns just have to keep moving, passing, and attacking.
The Suns just have to keep moving, passing, and attacking.
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Not feeling good vibes on this one. Suns lose in what is probably going to be the most frustrating game of the early season.
Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Excited to watch this one. I bet Paul and Booker don't have as quiet a night as they had in our last game.
Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Barometer game for Ayton. He has really struggled with Gobert in the past. I need to see him start holding his own (at least) in this matchup.
Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
I think this will be MUCH different from the preseason and expect a pretty convincing win.
What is smallball? I play basketball. I'm not a regular big man. I can switch from the center to the guards. The game is evolving. I'd be dominAyton if the WNBA would let me in. - Ayton
Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
If that happens, watch out! It could be dangerous around here. Expectations will begin to rocket.AmareIsGod wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:48 pmI think this will be MUCH different from the preseason and expect a pretty convincing win.
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
And if we were to win the next two? Hoo boy. (Let's not get ahead of ourselves, 'Bone.)
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
I’m predicting 8 & 7 for DA, a close Suns W
Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Key to the game will be which big gets in foul trouble first. If it’s DA, Saric will have a tough time with Gobert.
Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
LOL. Keep those expectations low!
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Ayton had his best game of the young season last game. Let's hope he builds on that although his record is not good against Gobert.specialsauce wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:54 pmLol. It’s a prove me wrong type of situation at this point. I predicted a W though!
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
Isn't this you every game Wally ?Wally_West wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:45 pmNot feeling good vibes on this one. Suns lose in what is probably going to be the most frustrating game of the early season.
you might be just using the lowered expectations approach to not set yourself up for disappointment which is understandable but just wondering what your concerns are
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
I think he's superstitious. We might be seeing a lot of that from Wally this year... Followed by a Suns Win video at the end of each thread.bajanguy008 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:33 pmIsn't this you every game Wally ?Wally_West wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:45 pmNot feeling good vibes on this one. Suns lose in what is probably going to be the most frustrating game of the early season.
you might be just using the lowered expectations approach to not set yourself up for disappointment which is understandable but just wondering what your concerns are
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
In his 4 career games against Utah, he is averaging 11.8 points and 7.5 rebounds... and 0.25 FTA.specialsauce wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:54 pmLol. It’s a prove me wrong type of situation at this point. I predicted a W though!
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Re: Game Day: Suns (3-1) @ Jazz (2-1), Thurs 12/31/20
OuchIndy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:00 pmIn his 4 career games against Utah, he is averaging 11.8 points and 7.5 rebounds... and 0.25 FTA.specialsauce wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:54 pmLol. It’s a prove me wrong type of situation at this point. I predicted a W though!